used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading We ate dewberries and loaded and fired.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
BulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
dewberries
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From this reading We ate dewberries and loaded and fired.
dewberrynounUS /ˈduːberi/
any of several trailing blackberry brambles especially of North America
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
don't
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From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading We ate dewberries and loaded and fired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading We ate dewberries and loaded and fired.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
cut with a saw
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I never saw so many dewberries or any so good.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
swappedverbUS /swɑːpt/
inflected form of “swap” — exchange or give (something) in exchange for
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We ate dewberries and loaded and fired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
in or at the place that
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
a Caucasian
From this reading I had on a white straw hat that I had swapped for with one of the men; where he had got it, I don't know.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Bullets whizzed over us and amongst us, but the men ate berries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Company A was in an open ground covered with, dewberry vines, and the berries were ripe.
