used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
(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 One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
Artie
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From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
the act of breaking something
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
the act of departing
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
intuitivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
in an intuitive manner
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
and nothing more
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
screechingnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
in the near future
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
hurting
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
struttingverbUS /ˈstrʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “strut” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One or the other kept guard on the precipice continuously, screeching with such terrific force that Artie felt as though the echo itself would all but ruin his hearing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His muscles were stiff and sore from the cramped position he was crouching in, and not only that, but he was getting hungry.
Westy
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From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
at the time that
From this reading When Artie caught sight of Westy breaking into a run up the trail, he thought intuitively that he was going for help.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Instantly he was warmed with good feeling and hope that they would return soon and find a way to effect his escape.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He sat silent and rigid within the hollow, for the birds had put in their appearance now, frantically strutting back and forth over the precipice, evidently searching for some trace of their lost young.
