used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
moving swiftly
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
Gif
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From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
not any; not one
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
partridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
with speed
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We've got two provided we can reach that one up in the tree," answered Jack.
we've
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From this reading "Hurrah! we've got two of them, anyhow," cried Gif, as he reached forward and quickly put the wounded bird out of its misery.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The six cadets did their best but four of the charges went wild.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS There was no time wasted in shooting at the partridges which were flying along so close to the tree tops.
people who are wounded
From this reading The aim of Jack and Gif was effective, and one wounded partridge came fluttering down to the snow while another dropped dead on the branches of a nearby cedar.
