used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE AMONG STRANGERS.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading ALONE AMONG STRANGERS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
a youthful male person
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
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 Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
Eric
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From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
the quality of being humane
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
mastiff's
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From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
new-comer
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From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
on one occasion
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
and nothing more
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other man drew near and inspected Eric closely.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading ALONE AMONG STRANGERS.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben started as though he had been caught at some crime, and there was a sulky tone in his voice that showed very plainly that he resented the appearance of the questioner, as he replied,-- "Only a boy and a dog."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was no wonder that the sagacious mastiff's suspicions were aroused, for surely never before had his eyes fallen upon so sinister a specimen of humanity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Prince at once sprang to his feet, and taking up his position between the new-comer and his young master, fixed his big eyes upon the former, while his teeth showed threateningly, and a deep growl issued from between them.
