used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
anew
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
(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 The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
a youthful male person
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
being one more than seven
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
FireflynounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
how
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From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
and nothing more
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
on one occasion
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
Shep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Looking out about eight o'clock Shep gave a shout:
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
snowedverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
in the near future
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Boys, the stars are shining.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
a source of difficulty
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The heavy snow kept up all day, but cleared away as evening came on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN TROUBLE ONCE MORE The next day it snowed again and the four boy hunters were almost in despair, for they had calculated to strike out for Firefly Lake as soon as it grew light.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be foolish to try it just now," said Snap, looking at the sky. "just see how fast the snow is falling!"
