used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
collienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
coonsnounUS /kuːnz/
plural of “coon” — an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
a single distinct event
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
JERRYnounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
absolutely essential
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
and nothing more
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
pupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
Skookums
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From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
dependable
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
treedadjective
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
tutorshipnoun
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was dark and the branches of the tree were thick, so we could see nothing, but Jerry clambered up, armed with a stout stick, and disappeared into the gloom overhead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
at the time that
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JERRY GROWS It is not my intention to dwell too long upon the first stages of my tutorship, which presented few difficulties not easily surmounted, but it is necessary in order to understand Jerry's character that I set down a few facts which show certain phases of his development.
whimperingverbUS /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “whimper” — cry weakly or softly
From this reading The dogs treed their game three miles from the Manor house, and when we came up were running around the tree, whimpering and barking in a high state of excitement.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Of his physical courage, at thirteen, I need only relate an incident of one of our winter expeditions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were hunting coons one night with the dogs, a collie and the bull pup, which now rejoiced in the name of Skookums, already mentioned.
