used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
anew
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
Bert
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From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can easily fence that up.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
DownyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading We can easily fence that up.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
enclose with a fence
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
Hal
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From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
I've
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From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
and nothing more
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I've got lots of material up in our garden house."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
carry out
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We can easily fence that up.
look attentively
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading See, over there it is only a little stream, about five feet wide.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REAL INDIANS "Now we will have to watch Downy or he will be sure to take that trip again," said Bert, as they reached home with the enterprising duck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We could build a kind of dam across the narrowest part of the lake," suggested Hal; "kind of a close fence he would not go through.
