used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED LESSON.
any thing at all
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
have
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
don't
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From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
set up or found
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
hallo
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From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
immediately past
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
a unit of instruction
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED LESSON.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
Marston
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From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
muzzle-loader
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From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
and nothing more
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
Remington
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From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
Ribsam
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From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "The boys seem to have found something too do, but I don't believe they have seen anything of the bear--hallo!"
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED LESSON.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
at the time that
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His last exclamation was caused by his unexpected arrival at a clearing, in the center of which stood a log cabin, while the half acre surrounding it showed that it had been cultivated during the season to the highest extent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was well satisfied that the last shot was from the Remington of Herbert, while the one that preceded it a few minutes, he was convinced came from the muzzle-loader of Nick Ribsam, owned by Mr. Marston.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading As it was the height of the hunting season, the reports of guns were heard at varying distances through the woods, so that Sam could only judge when they were fired by his friends from their nearness to him.
