afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Right you are," answered Whopper promptly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Right you are," answered Whopper promptly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
take in solid food
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
I'd
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From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
I'll
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From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
others
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From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
in the near future
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "Right you are," answered Whopper promptly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
RAPIDSnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
on the contrary
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
an educational institution
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
deliver by singing
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
a male human offspring
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
That's
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From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And as I'd rather eat later than sing now I'll shut up."
precisely as stated
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
we've
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From this reading "That's all right, and very good, but if we want any game we've got to keep quiet," said the doctor's son after the song was ended.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading Whopper felt so good that presently he burst out singing an old school song, and the others joined in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Right you are," answered Whopper promptly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading INTO THE RAPIDS It was another ideal day, and the young hunters felt in the best of spirits.
