used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
Araguayanoun
a river in central Brazil that flows generally northward (with many falls) to join the Tocantins River
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
carbinenounUS /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/
light automatic rifle
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
a single distinct event
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
jumpsnounUS /dʒʌmps/
plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
the force of workers available
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
misdeednounUS /ˈmɪsˈdiːd/
improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In his fury the owner of the coat, on discovering the misdeed, seized his carbine and fired four shots at the cow and four at the farmhouse.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
express in words
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
TermitesnounUS /ˈtɜːrmaɪts/
plural of “termite” — whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fishing--Termites--The Great Araguaya River AN amusing incident happened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading The cow, startled by the shots, gave a few jumps and kicks, then, absolutely uninjured, peacefully continued grazing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
in or at the place that
From this reading None of us could tell where the bullets went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A cow chewed up the coat of one of my men, which was lying on the ground.
