used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
(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 All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
bobcatnounUS /ˈbɑːbkæt/
small lynx of North America
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
CLOGverbUS /klɑːɡ/
become or cause to become obstructed
From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE CLOG.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
Jim
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From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just what it was," replied the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE CLOG.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Just what it was," replied the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Just what it was," replied the other.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE CLOG.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE CLOG.
TrappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading All of them had heard that savage snarl as Trapper Jim stepped out.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Just what it was," replied the other.
which person or people
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Was it a bobcat?" demanded Steve, who had been wise enough to snatch up his gun before following the trapper out of the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The excitement was tremendous for the time being, with the barking of the two dogs and the cries of the boys.
