used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
clothing in general
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
denimnounUS /ˈdenəm/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
dungarees
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From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
findingsnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋz/
a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
Hong
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From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
Kong
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From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
go away from a place
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
MousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
and nothing more
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
having a point
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
like better; value more highly
From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
Rick'snounUS /rɪks/
possessive form of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
Scotty
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From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
Steve
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From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
togsnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading As Steve had pointed out, only amateurs go in for fancy togs as a rule.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The experienced prefer tough, ordinary clothes like dungarees and denim shirts.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
be dressed in
From this reading Instead of eating in Hong Kong, they took the ferry back to the hotel and took from their suitcases the old clothes each had brought to wear on the trail, and to give them the look of experienced hunters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As they unpacked, Scotty asked, "Is it safe to leave our rifles, and Rick's camera and that scientific stuff you brought?"
ZirconnounUS /ˈzɜːrkən/
a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
From this reading The Golden Mouse Hobart Zircon listened to Rick's report on the boys' findings, then made an abrupt change of plans.
