used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
creature's
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From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
the organ of sight
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
guiltilyadverb
in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
immediately past
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
easily agitated
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
express in words
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
get rid of
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
a state of acute pain
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
a special situation
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a kind of pathos in the thought that came to him that the suffering deer did not recognize the rifle as the sort of thing which had laid him low.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
a shaky motion
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The creature’s innocence, as one might say, went to the boy’s heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
at the time that
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
belonging to which person
From this reading He looked guiltily at the deer whose eye seemed to hold him in a kind of gentle stare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIRST AID—LAST AID He never in all his life felt so nervous, and so much like a criminal, as when he reached with trembling hand for the innocent rifle with which he was to shed more crimson blood and destroy a life.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed as if the creature trusted him, yet wondered what he was going to do.
