used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
for the reason that
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
how
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From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
I'd
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From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
Jally
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From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
and nothing more
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
engage in
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
on the contrary
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
Snap's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was rather difficult because of the distribution of light over the plate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A LION "They are certainly up to something," was Snap's comment.
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 Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
at the time that
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having rested, Mr. Jally took the boys to the bank of the river and there showed them how to make a good picture with a strong reflection in the water.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; and I'd give something to know just what it is," added the doctor's son.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Be careful when you point your camera toward the sun," said the photographer.
