used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
(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 “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
in addition
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “That’s the talk!” cried Joe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
one or the other of two
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
how
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From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
I'm
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From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
Joe
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From this reading “That’s the talk!” cried Joe.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
Runnell
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From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “That’s the talk!” cried Joe.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the talk!” cried Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Now I’m going to show you how to set traps for rabbits and other small animals, and also how to spear some big fish through a hole in the ice.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it?” queried several, in chorus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “So far all the game we have had has either been caught by a hook and line or brought down with a gun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Joel Runnell on the following morning, after all of the young hunters had enjoyed a good night’s rest, “I’m going to get you at something new.”
