used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
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 “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
aint
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From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I aint looking for bears,” said Tom, “I haven’t lost any.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading “I aint looking for bears,” said Tom, “I haven’t lost any.”
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
haven't
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From this reading “I aint looking for bears,” said Tom, “I haven’t lost any.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
isn't
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From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
Jim
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From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
let's
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From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “I aint looking for bears,” said Tom, “I haven’t lost any.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
move hurridly
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I aint looking for bears,” said Tom, “I haven’t lost any.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
male cat
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
precisely as stated
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
Wagstaff
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From this reading UP A TREE “Gracious!” gasped Tom Wagstaff, “let’s run!”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
at the time that
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
in or at the place that
From this reading “And besides,” added Jim, “there isn’t any fallen tree here where we can crawl under to get out of the way.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “I agree with Tom,” added Jim, glancing furtively around, as though he expected to see the dreadful beast rush out of the woods after them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
You're
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From this reading “You’re a fine set of hunters, aint you?” sneered Bob; “after coming out to hunt game you want to run when you strike the trail of the very creature you’re looking for.”
