used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
any thing at all
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
catfishnounUS /ˈkætfɪʃ/
flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
HELPSnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
MAMMYnoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The chorus of screams from the children on the bank was the first announcement that Mammy June had of the mischief that was afoot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MAMMY JUNE HELPS Of course, Russ Bunker should not have done it.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
hard to endure
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was always ready to try new things and wasn't much afraid of anything that turned up.
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps he realized this when he fell off the log into the stream; but it was too late then to know how foolish it was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But trying to catch a big catfish with his hands was ridiculous.
