used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
anew
From this reading Evidently he was glad to get back home again.
(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 “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
placed in a grave
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
Chot
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From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course it is,” declared Rick.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Of course it is,” declared Rick.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
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 Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he was glad to get back home again.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Evidently he was glad to get back home again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Evidently he was glad to get back home again.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course it is,” declared Rick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
in a serious manner
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
successive (without a break)
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
tidbitnounUS /ˈtɪdbɪt/
a small tasty bit of food
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ruddy had discovered a bone that he had buried a few days before, in case he might get hungry during the night, and the dog now dug up this tidbit and proceeded to enjoy himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TURNING LOST RIVER BACK Uncle Tod, now that the first excitement was over, sat down on a stump near the log cabin shack and looked seriously and quizzically at Rick and Chot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look here, boys,” said Uncle Tod seriously, “this is all straight is it—I mean about you finding Lost River?”
