used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
bull-pouts
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From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
CUBnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
EllsworthnounUS /ˈelzwərθ/
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
Joe
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From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
JOE'S
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From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
and nothing more
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
KILLSnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
immediately past
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
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 The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
Oxhide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
PANTHERnounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
ROB'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
ROBEnounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Father," said he, "Oxhide Creek is just full of bull-pouts, perch, cat and buffalo fish.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
SKINSnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
TUSSLEverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading One morning, when his father was just starting for the little village of Ellsworth, six miles distant, for a load of lumber, Rob asked him to buy some hooks and lines.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
at the time that
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The family had been used to the long, dreary, cold months of a New England winter, and were agreeably surprised when April arrived with its sunny skies, delicious breezes, and wild flowers covering the prairies.
WILLOWSnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
people who are wounded
From this reading THE BOYS GO FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME--AN IDEA SUDDENLY STRIKES ROB--ROB'S QUEST AND LUCK--THE ISLAND OF WILLOWS--ROB'S BIG CAT--JOE'S TUSSLE WITH A PANTHER CUB--KILLS HIM--IS WOUNDED--SKINS THE ANIMAL, AND GETS HOME AT LAST--GIVES THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE TO HIS MOTHER THE winter, contrary to their expectations, was not a severe one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Joe and I want to go fishing to-day, if you return in time."
