used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
intimating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
the force of workers available
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
prefacedverbUS /ˈprefəst/
past form of “preface” — furnish with a preface or introduction
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
express the need or desire for
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading SPORT.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
in or at the place that
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
which person or people
From this reading The Major looked at me and then at Joshua, who was busy over the fire, but attentive.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within two miles of us was a ranch, where we knew there were several men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While discussing breakfast, I prefaced my request to the Major by intimating these facts, and hinting that a taste of venison would serve as a change from trout and grouse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Those men will help us dispose of a deer, if you get one."
