used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It sounded back of the barn."
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading It sounded back of the barn."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
and nothing more
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
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 From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
hear with intention
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
easily agitated
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
Polly
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From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
RiddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It sounded back of the barn."
express in words
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
push forcefully
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
hard to endure
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
WARD'SnounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading WARD'S HARD LUCK The noise of the explosions had been heard throughout the neighborhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was it?" cried Polly, as she and the other members of the Riddle Club ran out.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where was it?
which person or people
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the houses near by heads were thrust from the windows and a nervous dog was barking excitedly, trying to tell any one who would listen that he just knew something had happened.
