adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
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 ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
DEERnounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
Jed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
Sanborn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
Shep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
turkeysnounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a rough and laborious climb up the mountainside, and once they missed the trail and got into a pocket so that they could go no further.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER HUNT AFTER DEER All unconscious of what was taking place during their absence, Snap and his chums went on their way, in the direction in which Shep had spotted the deer.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then, on turning back, Shep saw two magnificent wild turkeys and was strongly tempted to bring one of them down.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Having learned a few points from Jed Sanborn, they kept to the trail and made sure that the wind was not blowing from them to the game they hoped to lay low.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
you'll
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From this reading "If you do, you'll scare the deer sure," said Whopper.
