used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
anew
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
have
From this reading Tom looked for the bear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tom looked for the bear.
something that is lost
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
in the near future
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
carry out
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
male cat
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SHOT For a moment, after getting outside the cabin, Tom hardly knew what to do.
at the time that
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
in or at the place that
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was at a loss in which direction to start, but he realized the necessity of getting away from that vicinity as soon as possible.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The animal was not in sight, though he could see by marks in the snow, where it had approached the cabin from the woods, and where it had run off into the forest again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though his escape did not seem to have aroused his captors, there was no telling when they would take the alarm and start after him.
