used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
Curly's
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From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
in or to another place
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
coins made of gold
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
not any; not one
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
and nothing more
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading He had spent a sleepless night, for Curly's action not only annoyed but disgusted him.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
VERSUS
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From this reading LOVE VERSUS GOLD The next day Reynolds spent as usual out in the hills, though he did no hunting.
migratory
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His thoughts were elsewhere, upon game of far greater importance.
at the time that
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
in or to any place at all
From this reading When not stretched out upon the ground, he was wandering aimlessly around wherever his spirit listed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had no more interest in the mountain sheep, and he passed several fine flocks without firing a shot.
