used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
arcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
Baxter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
clothing in general
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
divisible by two
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
fasteningsnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋz/
plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
a long fixed look
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
the act of departing
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
immediately past
From this reading He was followed by Fred and Jerry, Johnson coming last.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
MOOSEnounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
SHOOTINGnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
move stealthily
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Mr. Baxter, kicking his sleeping bag to one side, loosed the fastenings of the tent and stepped out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading At first he thought he had been transported back to his own home, and that a Fourth of July celebration was in progress.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
undressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Fred was not prepared for the wonderful sight that met his gaze.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SHOOTING A MOOSE It was the work of but an instant for the travelers to slip on their big fur coats, and they were ready to go outside, for going to bed in the arctic regions is more a process of dressing than undressing, and they had lain down with even more clothes on than they wore during the day.
