used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
in addition
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
a youthful male person
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
lacking funds
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
CARSON'SnounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading KIT CARSON'S GOLD MINE.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
the act of consuming food
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
start firing a weapon
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
fry-pan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
coins made of gold
From this reading KIT CARSON'S GOLD MINE.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
someone who hunts game
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT CARSON'S GOLD MINE.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading KIT CARSON'S GOLD MINE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
in the near future
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading This, by the hunter's advice, he broke and split into small pieces, that it might the sooner be reduced to coals; and, while he was doing this, he told his new friend of his experience in cooking trout.
the act of using
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
(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 Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the hunter was talking to Glen, he was also preparing some slices of venison for broiling, and lighting a small fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Anxious to be of use, as well as to have breakfast as soon as possible, the boy set about collecting wood for the fire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I reckon that was better than eating them raw," said the latter, with an amused smile, "but if we had some now, I think I could show you a better way than that to cook them, though we haven't got any fry-pan."
