used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They grinned at my fright.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
COURTEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
one or the other of two
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading They grinned at my fright.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading They grinned at my fright.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
Me-a-ree
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From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
having a supporting base
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
successive (without a break)
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They grinned at my fright.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
UNCIVILIZEDadjectiveUS /ənˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
without civilizing influences
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I am sure I jumped a couple of feet straight up.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _"UNCIVILIZED," BUT COURTEOUS, QUIET AND CLEAN_ That night we pitched camp on the left bank of the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There, standing right beside me, were two of our Indian friends.
at the time that
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading While preparing supper I was investigating the forest that circled the little clearing and almost jumped out of my skin when I heard, in soft voices, either side of me, the word "Me-a-ree."
