used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARNING FROM A GAME POACHER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
(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 There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
buckshotnounUS /ˈbʌkʃɑːt/
small lead shot for shotgun shells
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
Bumpus
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From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did I g-g-get him?"
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
divisible by two
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A WARNING FROM A GAME POACHER.
g-g-get
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From this reading "Did I g-g-get him?"
obtain
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A WARNING FROM A GAME POACHER.
geysersnounUS /ˈɡaɪzərz/
plural of “geyser” — a spring that discharges hot water and steam
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did I g-g-get him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Did I g-g-get him?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
and nothing more
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
POACHERnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃər/
someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
From this reading A WARNING FROM A GAME POACHER.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a roar from all the boys at this remark, and indeed, even the two Maine guides grinned more or less.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A WARNING FROM A GAME POACHER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
at the time that
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Bumpus, as he spoke these eager words, managed to gain a sitting position, though his first act was to rub his shoulder as though it pained him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Listen to the innocent, would you?" shouted Giraffe; "when his buckshot tore up the water half way between the boat and the shore, till it looked just like one of those spouting geysers we read about, out in Yellowstone Park.
