adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
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From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tom hardly knew what to do.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Tom hardly knew what to do.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
IMAGEnounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
InvoluntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The green eyes shifted--they came nearer, and the lad heard a menacing growl.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Involuntarily Tom started, and one of the sticks he held in his hand dropped to the ground.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
WANTEDadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tom hardly knew what to do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then he knew it was some wild animal that had dropped down from a tree and was now confronting him, ready to spring on the instant.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE GOLDEN IMAGE For a moment the young inventor felt a cold chill run down his spine, and, while his hair did not actually "stand up" there was a queer sensation on his scalp as if the hairs WANTED to stand on end, but couldn't quite manage it.
