used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank glanced at his clothes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
clothing in general
From this reading Frank glanced at his clothes.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
don't
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From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
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 "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
apart from; not including
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Frank glanced at his clothes.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank glanced at his clothes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
I'd
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From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
it's
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From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
KILLSnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
outcrops
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From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
a special situation
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The deer get up on to those places out of the dew then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
in or at the place that
From this reading "If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," he observed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As it's afternoon, I don't know which way to head."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading FRANK KILLS A DEER They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
