used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
for the reason that
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
breakfasting
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From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
castellatedadjective
having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
don't
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From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
take in solid food
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
the act of departing
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
only a very short time before
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
Hugh
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From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
Joe
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From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
in the near future
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We ought to have something to eat now, because these flies here are going to drive us away from the lake and we’ll have to get high up into the mountains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A SHEEP HUNT The sun had hardly risen the next morning before the camp was astir, and while they were breakfasting on the excellent trout which had been caught the night before, the question was discussed as to what they should do now.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fish are good, of course, but we want some fresh meat, and a good fat sheep, if you can find one, will help us out amazingly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
a late time of life
From this reading Immediately across the lake rose a high, castellated pile of rock, with almost vertical sides, which the boys had recognized as the mountain under which Joe had killed a mountain sheep with his arrows some years before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Both boys had spoken of this, and Hugh presently said to them, “Why don’t you boys go up there to-day and get a sheep.
