used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UPLIFT OF A BOY SCOUT.
acrost
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From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
(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 They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
ary
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From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
have
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE UPLIFT OF A BOY SCOUT.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
placed crosswise
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
Eli
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From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
divisible by two
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
far-away
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From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UPLIFT OF A BOY SCOUT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE UPLIFT OF A BOY SCOUT.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
in the near future
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
St
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From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UPLIFT OF A BOY SCOUT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They all listened, and heard the far-away howl several more times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
UPLIFTverbUS /ˈʌplɪft/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading THE UPLIFT OF A BOY SCOUT.
under normal conditions
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eli even declared that it was not the same beast that gave tongue, but a different one; and this seemed to bear out his statement that the animals usually hunted in packs.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a bunch of them had crossed the St. Johns river, and taken to chasing deer in the forbidden territory of Maine, the tidings would soon spread, and every guide be on the lookout.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "If so be ye run acrost ary wolves, knock 'em over like vermin," Eli remarked, during the discussion of the subject that followed.
