used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's a deer yard?" the boys asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "What's a deer yard?" the boys asked.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
the organ of sight
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
the act of departing
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
set down according to a plan
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
McDermott
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From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
snow-shoes
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From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
possessing sweep
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
up to a particular time
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
the upper part of anything
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
trackingnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
We'll
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From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as it stopped, the scouts and Mills were out on their snow-shoes, tracking through the woods.
What's
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From this reading "What's a deer yard?" the boys asked.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "We'll want to know, so we can keep an eye on them, for lions or wolves, and protect the herds if we can."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading and Bag a Mountain Lion That storm lasted two days, and it brought the snow to the valley, laid at least sixteen inches of it on the level in the woods, and swept it across Lake McDermott against the hotel, till the drift reached the top of the first story.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "What's a deer yard?" the boys asked.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "I want to find out where the deer yards are going to be this winter," the Ranger said.
