used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
have
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
someone who hunts game
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
let's
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From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
attach to a support
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
not any; not one
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
Phra
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From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
PROWLverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
receiversnounUS /rəˈsiːvərz/
plural of “receiver” — set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PROWL BY WATER It was disappointing and hard for two boys to bear, situated as they had been--singled out by the old hunter as the first receivers of the news; but they had determined to be heroic over it, and after a fashion they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall we do? go up the river?"
at the time that
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No. Let's see them start, and help them with their guns when they mount the elephants.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Don't let's seem to mind it the least bit in the world, Phra," Harry said.
