used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
EnthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
Feldman
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From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The time was five minutes to twelve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
set up or found
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
a man of refinement
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The dog was getting restless.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
GunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The time was five minutes to twelve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
and nothing more
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The dog was getting restless.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time was five minutes to twelve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time was five minutes to twelve.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The time was five minutes to twelve.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time was five minutes to twelve.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Hold on, Feldman—only five minutes more—and then we can go for them!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _For Gunners_ An Enthusiastic Nimrod The night before the opening of the partridge season, a gunner and his dog were crouching under some bushes.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
which person or people
From this reading Pleasure of Tiger Hunting A gentleman who had spent some time in India and had been on several tiger hunts, was asked whether he found it pleasant sport.
