AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
ANIMALnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "How fast the time goes up here!" exclaimed Giant.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "How fast the time goes up here!" exclaimed Giant.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
GiantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "How fast the time goes up here!" exclaimed Giant.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "How fast the time goes up here!" exclaimed Giant.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How fast the time goes up here!" exclaimed Giant.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How fast the time goes up here!" exclaimed Giant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
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 Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
Shep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Up the shore Shep saw some rabbits, and went after them with his shotgun, bringing down a pair that promised good eating.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Snap used a fly this time, and brought up a fine lake trout, of which he was justly proud.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was growing late again and there was nothing to do but to try fishing once more and cook the wild turkey.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A STRANGE ANIMAL They brought the boat up on the sand and placed their things in the shelter of some bushes and rocks, covering everything with the canvas.
