used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
(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 became silent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All of them became silent.
terminate
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
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 Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen!" said Trapper Jim.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen!" said Trapper Jim.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of them became silent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Listen!" said Trapper Jim.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading All of them became silent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
make steady
From this reading "STEADY, STEVE, STEADY!"
STEVE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "STEADY, STEVE, STEADY!"
not in physical motion
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them became silent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
TrappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading "Listen!" said Trapper Jim.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Even the dogs, as if recognizing some vein of authority in that one word spoken by their master, ceased barking, though still straining hard in the leash, as though fairly wild to break away.
