used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
a youthful male person
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
Dr
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From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
gripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
immediately past
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
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 Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
a male human offspring
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
the season of growth
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
moving very fast
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
Theo
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From this reading Theo Swift dropped into a chair before the blazing fire in the log cabin, and drew a long breath of delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
at the time that
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each spring when Dr. Swift had packed his tackle for his annual vacation into the wilderness, and Theo had looked on with hungry eyes as the rods, flies, and tramping boots had been stowed away in the canvas grips, his father had said:
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was a wonderful experience for a boy of his age to be his father's companion on a fishing trip.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At last his dream had come true; he was in the heart of the Maine woods!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wait until you are a bit older, son, and you shall go with me."
