used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
broiledadjectiveUS /brɔɪld/
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
divisible by two
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
hambone
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From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
JOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OLD JOE RIGGS.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
jottingnoun
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD JOE RIGGS.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
proxynounUS /ˈprɑːksi/
a person authorized to act for another
From this reading He, being present, had a good meal, but the "invited" guests had to feast by proxy.
RIGGS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OLD JOE RIGGS.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Sunday, the eighth day after Jack had taken that memorable trip so near unto death.
in or at the place that
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The menu started with a hambone soup, and a nice broiled mountain trout, captured in a big hole where Pony and Rock Creek join forces.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the warm sunshine at Rock Creek camp the major part of the day had been passed by the young hunter in writing up his journal, carefully jotting down all the incidents of latest development, even to the extra spread given in his honor to himself and three imaginary guests.
