used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RACE WITH DREAD.
AbnounUS /æb/
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
react verbally
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
well in the past; former
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A RACE WITH DREAD.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
Lightfoot
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From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
any competition
From this reading A RACE WITH DREAD.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was too much silence and the blood upon the leaves seemed far too bright.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His rage departed, and he wanted Oak to answer and called to him, but Oak did not answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Oak--there were the form and features of his friend--but, somehow, it was not Oak.
wherein
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From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ab looked toward the forest wherein Lightfoot had fled and then looked upon that which lay at his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A RACE WITH DREAD.
