used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
clawnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading "He means to claw you to death!"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "He means to claw you to death!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
only a very short time before
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He means to claw you to death!"
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look out, Jack!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
engage in
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "He means to claw you to death!"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
and nothing more
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out, Jack!"
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
Spouter's
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From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
carry out
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading THE MEETING ON THE ROAD That the wildcat was in a savage mood and prepared to fight to a finish, there could be no doubt.
wildcat's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bang! went Spouter's gun, but he did not dare to take too close an aim for fear of hitting Jack, and as a consequence the charge of shot merely damaged the wildcat's tail.
people who are wounded
From this reading Evidently the wounded paw had made the beast more savage than usual, and hardly had it struck the ground than it tried to make a leap forward at Jack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He means to claw you to death!"
