used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
bumblebeesnounUS /ˈbʌmbəlbiːz/
plural of “bumblebee” — robust hairy social bee of temperate regions
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
the act of burning something
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
at any time
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
the act of departing
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
no person; not anyone
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
pirate'snounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
on the contrary
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come on out,” he said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was like discovering a new ocean or something.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
swimming-pool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we are going to dig for that land pirate’s treasure to-day, we had better be burning out the bumblebees and getting at it.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
TROVEnounUS /troʊv/
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
Wampus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wampus put down the can of kerosene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading TREASURE TROVE The new swimming-pool that had been dug out in the creek by the explosion was rather muddy, but it was wet, and it was fun to think we were swimming in a pool nobody had ever swam in before.
