used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
BEAVERSnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
a youthful male person
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
rid of obstructions
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
crackshot
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From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
at any time
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
Harry's
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From this reading His skill surely saved Harry's life.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
and nothing more
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His skill surely saved Harry's life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
marksmanshipnounUS /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
skill in shooting
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
a particular point in time
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
rattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading His skill surely saved Harry's life.
cut with a saw
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading His skill surely saved Harry's life.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His skill surely saved Harry's life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both are agreed on one point, however.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading What really happened was that a stranger, passing through the forest at the moment of the boys' predicament, heard the shots from Arnold's automatic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TWO BEAVERS IN PERIL Neither Harry nor Arnold is quite clear as to just what happened after the rattlesnake made his leap at the charmed boy.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
which person or people
From this reading Whenever the subject of marksmanship is brought up, they invariably agree that the man who fired the shot from his rifle that afternoon was the best crackshot they ever saw.
