used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
react verbally
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
dripverbUS /drɪp/
fall in drops
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Are you hurt?
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
male cat
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
UtteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At first he could hear nothing but the drip of water from the branches of the trees; then, as he listened intently, he became aware of a groan not far away.
in or at the place that
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A QUICK RUN "Where are you?" cried Tom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Uttering these words after he had hurried into the woods a short distance, the young inventor paused for an answer.
