used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Once Mentu met a cow grazing on the cliff.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
the organ of sight
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading Once Mentu met a cow grazing on the cliff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
Mentu
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From this reading Once Mentu met a cow grazing on the cliff.
Mentu's
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From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Once Mentu met a cow grazing on the cliff.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
on one occasion
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
cut with a saw
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
silhouettedverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwetɪd/
past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here was terror, but that he realised the compelling power of the feline eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once we went out along the cliff to return by the road, but here Mentu’s faith in us deserted him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading So in despair of his wavering decision we walked on, until, turning, we caught sight of a pathetic figure silhouetted against the dusty road--a silky kitten with wide mouth opened in a despairing outcry against fate.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He set out to go home alone, but dared not; he wished to come with us, but was tired; he would not be carried for he saw children in the distance, and a cat prefers to trust its own sense and agility in danger.
