used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
anew
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTRUDER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
Annie
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From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
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 "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
a social unit living together
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
made afraid
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
I'm
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From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
I've
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From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
inciteverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
INTRUDERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading AN INTRUDER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
with speed
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
Snap's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Snap's eyes sparkled and he ran forwards, but as quickly drew back again, with every sign of intense fear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
male cat
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
hard to endure
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Hi! hi! good dog! at him!" shouted Tom, trying to incite the dog to seize the object, whatever it might be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what is the matter with Snap," cried George one evening about a week after, as the family were at tea; "he sits there looking at that corner as if he was quite frightened; I've watched him such a time, father!"
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh yes, father, do look!" cried Annie; "he sees something between that box and the wall, I'm sure!"
