used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEST OF MARKSMANSHIP.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
anew
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
have
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
take in liquids
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For how long?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
how
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From this reading "For how long?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
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 "For how long?"
for more time
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
MARKSMANSHIPnounUS /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
skill in shooting
From this reading A TEST OF MARKSMANSHIP.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEST OF MARKSMANSHIP.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
reloadedverbUS /ˌriːˈloʊdɪd/
past form of “reload” — load anew
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A TEST OF MARKSMANSHIP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, realizing that nothing could be done by idleness, they slung their reloaded rifles over their shoulders, took another drink of water, and lazily made their way to higher ground.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
at the time that
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
in or at the place that
From this reading The boys were so tired from their severe tramp, and the rest was so grateful after finishing their dinner, that they stayed where they were an hour longer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I have been thinking," said Nick, when they paused again, "that we will be more likely to learn something of the bear if we separate."
