used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "They are in a hole!" said the doctor's son.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
game-bags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "They are in a hole!" said the doctor's son.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
Shep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
a male human offspring
From this reading "They are in a hole!" said the doctor's son.
move hurridly
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hark! they are calling for help!" exclaimed the leader of the Gun Club, a moment later.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two ducks that had been killed were picked up and put in the game-bags, and then Snap and Shep started to follow their comrades, but at a more moderate rate of speed.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
people who are wounded
From this reading A TOUCH OF A BLIZZARD "Those boys ought to be more careful," said Snap, as he watched Giant and Whopper plunge along after the wounded duck.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you told them to beware of holes," answered Shep.
