adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IN THE GAME COUNTRY.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
GAMEnounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading IN THE GAME COUNTRY.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GAME COUNTRY.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
PalnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
pluckingverbUS /ˈplʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
shanty-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That little old gun is as good as ever, I do believe, and my conscience, how she does penetrate.
shootverbUS /ʃuːt/
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
tealnounUS /tiːl/
a blue-green color or pigment
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
Thad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GAME COUNTRY.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
treatverbUS /triːt/
interact in a certain way
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It proved that Maurice had knocked down three of the feathered prizes, and as they were fat teal, it looked like a genuine treat in store for the river travelers on the shanty-boat.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Thad was at work plucking the fowl before they had gone fifty yards down the stream, and announcing that they would have them for dinner that very night--at least a couple, for he believed one apiece ought to satisfy the demand.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When I heard you shoot I knew we were in for a treat, and with the second shot I said it must be two; but you went me one better, Pal Maurice.
