used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As they got in sight of the rest of the party, the boys set up a shout.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
disapprovinglyadverb
showing disapproval
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As they got in sight of the rest of the party, the boys set up a shout.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
Jim
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From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
long-drawn
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From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
and nothing more
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As they got in sight of the rest of the party, the boys set up a shout.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As they got in sight of the rest of the party, the boys set up a shout.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading As they got in sight of the rest of the party, the boys set up a shout.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As they got in sight of the rest of the party, the boys set up a shout.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their companions, about that time, discovered that Tad was carrying something before him on the pony.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the only ones out at that time.
wiggleverbUS /ˈwɪɡəl/
move to and fro
From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
Woohoo
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From this reading A NEW WAY TO HUNT LIONS Long before they reached the meeting point they heard the long-drawn "Woohoo!" of Jim Nance calling them in.
woos-hoos
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From this reading Tad set up a series of answering "woos-hoos" that caused Silver Face to wiggle his ears disapprovingly, as if this were some new method of torture invented for his special benefit.
