againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
Bearwarden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
DEATHnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE HONEY OF DEATH.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
forelegs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
HONEYnounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading THE HONEY OF DEATH.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
mutilationnounUS /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/
an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HONEY OF DEATH.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The cut surfaces were but little cooler than the interior of the body, showing how recently the mutilation had been effected.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HONEY OF DEATH.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "By all the gods!" exclaimed Bearwarden, "it is easy to see the method in this; the hunters have again cut off only those parts that could be easily rolled.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
vertebraladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtəbrəl/
of or relating to or constituting vertebrae
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On further examination they found that the ponderous tail, seven feet in diameter, was cut through in two places, the thicker portion having disappeared, and that the heavy bones in this extremity of the vertebral column had been severed like straws.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At first nothing seemed to have been disturbed, when they suddenly perceived that both forelegs were missing.
