used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
have
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
bellmannounUS /ˈbelmən/
someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels
From this reading "I'll play bellman."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
Dave
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From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
fro
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From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll play bellman."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
pendulumnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "I'll play bellman."
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading And he pulled on the side rope, so that the door swung like the pendulum of a clock.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a strong line
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
in the near future
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
STRAYverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then another smaller line was fastened at one side, so that the "bear" could be swung to and fro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRAY SHOT Dave soon returned to the field with a rope, and the representation of a bear was swung from the lower limb of an old apple tree.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can do the first shooting," said Dave to his chums.
