used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
anew
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
(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 Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
hypocrite's
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From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
loafernounUS /ˈloʊfər/
person who does no work
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
go across or through
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
snoozenounUS /snuːz/
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Before going to bed, Seymour cautioned me through his interpreter, the faithful John, against getting out too early in the morning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his own comfort, more than our success in hunting, that he was concerned about.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
(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 Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said the goats did not commence to move around until nine or ten o'clock, and if we started out to hunt before that time we were liable to pass them asleep in their beds.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Goats, as well as all other species of large game, are on foot at daylight, whether they have been out all night or not, and from that time until an hour after sunrise, and again just before dark in the evening, are the most favorable times to hunt.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But I read the hypocrite's meaning between his words; he is a lazy loafer and loves to lie and snooze in the morning.
