used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To Charley's surprise the forester began to grin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
Charley
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From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
Charley's
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From this reading To Charley's surprise the forester began to grin.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
a boy or man
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
foresternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading To Charley's surprise the forester began to grin.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
PromotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "But it sure did startle a fellow."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To Charley's surprise the forester began to grin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Charley's surprise the forester began to grin.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading The first piercing scream of the wildcat was succeeded by a variety of furious screams.
WinsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charley Wins His First Promotion With startled eyes, Charley looked at the forester, at the same time reaching for his rifle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I guess you got your cat, Charley," he chuckled.
