used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Scat! go away!" he yelled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
uttered without voice
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Scat! go away!" he yelled.
GUERRILLASnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerrilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
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 Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "A wild cat!" he muttered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS.
and nothing more
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
ScatnounUS /skæt/
singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
From this reading "Scat! go away!" he yelled.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Scat! go away!" he yelled.
