used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
anew
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
for the reason that
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
bumpernounUS /ˈbʌmpər/
a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
Bumpus
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From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
campmatenoun
someone who lives in the same camp you do
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
debarred
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From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
having made preparations
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
at any time
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE FOX FARMER.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading THE FOX FARMER.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
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 "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
highest in quality
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
and nothing more
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
express in words
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
have in common
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOX FARMER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading "Say, this is the greatest venison I ever tasted!" declared Bumpus, after he had disposed of his share, and sighed to think that the rules of the game debarred him from having a second piece; because they had had a bumper supper only a few hours before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
we've
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From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
which person or people
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Just dandy!" added Giraffe, who was in the same class as his fat campmate, and would have been only too glad for an invitation to "cut, and come again."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh!" exclaimed Step Hen, suddenly, "I reckon we've got to congratulate you, Giraffe."
