AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Yes, sir, both of 'em."
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They should be obeyed, especially by sportsmen.
CHICKENSnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
don't
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From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Yes, sir, both of 'em."
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They should be obeyed, especially by sportsmen.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
game-laws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading You killed the other rabbits on this place, Junior?"
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading You killed the other rabbits on this place, Junior?"
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading They should be obeyed, especially by sportsmen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You killed the other rabbits on this place, Junior?"
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
PLACEnounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They should be obeyed, especially by sportsmen.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, both of 'em."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading They should be obeyed, especially by sportsmen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should be obeyed, especially by sportsmen.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING A PLACE FOR CHICKENS Before the meal was over, I said, seriously, "Now, boys, there must be no more hunting until I find out about the game-laws.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I don't think that we are forbidden to kill rabbits on our own place, particularly when they threaten to be troublesome; and the hunt this morning was so unexpected that I did not think of the law, which might be used to make us trouble.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, both of 'em."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You killed the other rabbits on this place, Junior?"
