used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
for the reason that
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
divisible by two
From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
how
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From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
someone who hunts game
From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
of great significance or value
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
not any; not one
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
make square
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
stoutest-hearted
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From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
carry out
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
a special situation
From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Every slight movement of the bushes caused Bob to turn his eyes in that direction, with his gun half raised, ready to take a quick shot.
the act of using
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
a message informing of danger
From this reading FROM ONE PERIL TO ANOTHER BOB did not need the warning from Sandy to put him on his guard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
at the time that
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The mere fact that there was a panther near by was sufficient reason for his alertness, because no animal that roamed the woods was more respected than this sleek gray beast with the square jaws, the powerful muscles and the sharp claws.
people who are wounded
From this reading A wounded panther was a thing to be dreaded by even the stoutest-hearted hunter.
but in spite of that
From this reading And, yet, he knew well how important it was that he use extreme care, when the time came for firing.
