(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
BARRIERSnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE BARRIERS FALL.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
placed in a grave
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE BARRIERS FALL.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
FrightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
death of a person
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
not any; not one
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
Raymond
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From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
not in physical motion
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fright--or fright following on that evening’s frenzy--had killed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARRIERS FALL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was buried three days later, and Mr. Raymond read the service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were marks of teeth on his right boot, but no marks at all on his body.
in or at the place that
From this reading No rain had fallen, and the blood of the three hounds still stained the gravel dividing the grave from the porch, where the crowd had shot them down.
