used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
the state of being absent
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
at any time
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
go away from a place
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
a particular point in time
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
SHOOTINGnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
supper-time
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From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOOTING IN THE FOREST AND BEING SHOT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
turkeysnounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day the sport was resumed, and I joined the party.
Washburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I counted seventeen deer, the smallest kind I had ever seen, and twenty-one wild turkeys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before supper-time, the mule team came in with a load of game.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Washburn had gone out with the sportsmen this time, for during my absence he would not leave the steamer for a moment.
