used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Stacy bolted.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't run!
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
o-o-o-o
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From this reading "Ugh-ugh-ugh, oo-oo-ooo--o-o-o-o!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
oo-oo-ooo
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From this reading "Ugh-ugh-ugh, oo-oo-ooo--o-o-o-o!"
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
precisely, exactly
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Don't run!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
Stacy
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From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
Ugh-ugh-ugh
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From this reading "Ugh-ugh-ugh, oo-oo-ooo--o-o-o-o!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
communicated in words
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN EXCITING QUEST A new crashing in the bushes off to the right of them caused Tad to swing about in that direction, peering apprehensively, not knowing what to expect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Stacy Brown uttered a yell, for it seemed to him that the ground had shaken under his feet with that terrible roar.
