used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
have
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
others
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From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
REFUSESnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading Nick had been able to enjoy bear steak to his heart's content.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
TampanounUS /ˈtæmpə/
a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JIMMY REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE GAME.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now fully in the great Gulf of Mexico, and headed for Tampa.
at the time that
From this reading The others pronounced the meat pretty dry, and poor eating; but when served in the shape of a stew, or hash, it answered the purpose.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was a whole lot, they decided, in knowing that it _was_ the genuine article.
