used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAMPFIRE SYMPOSIUM.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
any person at all
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
Ari
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From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
bear-killer
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From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
blacksmith's
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From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
CAMPFIREnounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading A CAMPFIRE SYMPOSIUM.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
cross-roads
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From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
else
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From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
fog-horn
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From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
highest in quality
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
Holloanoun
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
HoppernounUS /ˈhɑːpər/
funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
Joe
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From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
lyenounUS /laɪ/
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
do one's shopping
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
in the near future
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
SYMPOSIUMnounUS /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/
a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations
From this reading A CAMPFIRE SYMPOSIUM.
Tejon
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From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
express in words
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading You can always tell when Ari comes to town as soon as he strikes the blacksmith's shop up at the cross-roads and says, 'Holloa' to the smith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He has given up hunting now, but he used to be the greatest bear-killer in the mountains.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
at the time that
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Speaking of bears, Joe," said one of a party of hunters sitting around a campfire at old Fort Tejon, "Old Ari Hopper has had more queer experiences with bears than anybody.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ari has a voice like a steam, fog-horn--the effects of drinking a bottle of lye one night by mistake for something else, and when he speaks in an ordinary tone you can hear him several blocks away.
