AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
CAMPnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
FireflynounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
GiantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
MIX-UPnounUS /ˈmɪksʌp/
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
Shep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
Shep's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
Spink
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sorry they came to Firefly Lake."
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I don't like those chaps at all," was Shep's comment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the rival campers separated, the feeling upon both sides was very bitter.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading While fishing one day, Giant and Shep ran into several of the Spink crowd and some unpleasant words passed.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A MIX-UP IN CAMP After the deer hunt the young hunters were content to take it easy for several days, lolling around the camp, or going out fishing on the lake or up the river beyond.
