used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
characterized by great determination
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
without deviation
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
ESTIMATESnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
of great significance or value
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
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 He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He hurried through his breakfast and left the cabin as early as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTT ESTIMATES SOME SHEEP AND FIGHTS A NEW FRIEND The next morning Scott determined to see something of the sheep he had missed the day before.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want to be caught by any false fire report or any other restraining orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He therefore determined to find something about it first hand and not have to depend entirely on a subordinate whom he could not trust.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that the grazing was the most important work on his district and he knew that he would be held directly responsible for what happened within its boundaries.
