used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
on or to one side
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
have
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
Creedmoor
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From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
DodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
an opposing military force
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
flusteredadjectiveUS /ˈflʌstərd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
most important element
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
a safe place
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
squatted
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From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
Watrous
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From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
at the time that
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dodging behind this shelter he squatted down, hoping that his enemy did not notice where he had gone; but, when he heard the brute lumbering after him, he hastily shifted his quarters to the other side of the stump.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While doing so, he emitted the ringing cries for help which brought his friends in such haste to his rescue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herbert Watrous had been set upon by a huge bear, and, throwing aside his Creedmoor, had run with might and main for a large stump, behind which he took refuge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he climbed a sapling, he would have been safe, but he was too flustered to think of that.
