used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
in the past
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading I have camped in the wilds of California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading I have camped in the wilds of California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
defunctadjectiveUS /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
no longer in force or use; inactive
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
the act of giving
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
H-T-T
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
provoking horror
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
IdahonounUS /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading I have camped in the wilds of California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Screech of the Panther.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading I have camped in the wilds of California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The Screech of the Panther.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
ScreechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading The Screech of the Panther.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
express in words
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Screech of the Panther.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading I have camped in the wilds of California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
belonging to which person
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading I have camped in the wilds of California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Some time ago, a writer to the H-T-T, whose name I have forgotten, gave his views in regard to this subject, and requested that the readers give their experiences and ideas on the matter.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year or so ago, I wrote to a sporting magazine (now defunct) giving my views on this horrible screech of the panther.
a late time of life
From this reading Sixty years ago, in my childhood days, it was an everyday occurrence to hear some one tell of having a panther follow them through a certain piece of woods, and tell of the horrible screams that the panther gave while following them.
