aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
a quick look
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
Janet
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From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
LUMBERnounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might scare Trouble.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading You might scare Trouble.”
get by special effort
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “But, Daddy!” cried Janet, as she ran toward him, “there _are_ bears!
a source of difficulty
From this reading You might scare Trouble.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he heard what Janet exclaimed and called to her:
which person or people
From this reading THE LUMBER CAMP Mr. Martin, who had been busy making sure that everything about the camp was snug and secure for the night, did not at first glimpse the bears.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I wouldn’t pretend so hard if I were you, Jan, especially about bears at night.
