used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
Billie
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From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
Charlie
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From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
didn't
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From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
a social unit living together
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
the act of departing
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
isn't
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From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
moccasinnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪn/
soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
snoopingverbUS /ˈsnuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “snoop” — watch, observe, or inquire secretly
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose the mate of the dead leopard should be lurking about somewhere?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Don't suppose so many dreadful things," objected Billie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
precisely as stated
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We are very much like murderers returning to the scene of their crime," observed Mary Price as she followed her friends along a sandy trail which led to the forest.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The moccasin isn't going to come out here in these open spaces, and as for Mrs. Leopard, Charlie will kill her with his borrowed rifle if she comes snooping about."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And suppose the moccasin we didn't kill should return with self, wife and numerous family," added Nancy.
