used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
burned-overadjective
destroyed or badly damaged by fire
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He jumped up, ready to sprint over to the clearing.
I'd
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From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He jumped up, ready to sprint over to the clearing.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He jumped up, ready to sprint over to the clearing.
express in words
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
sprintverbUS /sprɪnt/
run very fast, usually for a short distance
From this reading He jumped up, ready to sprint over to the clearing.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He jumped up, ready to sprint over to the clearing.
male cat
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He jumped up, ready to sprint over to the clearing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You might stop a stray bullet not intended for us."
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading VISITORS FOR THE FEAST Bang! bang! sounded in the direction of the burned-over clearing.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Let's go over and see what that means," proposed Tom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you want advice," Dick offered, "I'd say to wait until the shooting is over.
