(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 BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
animiles
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From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
BERRYnounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
darkies
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From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
Dey
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From this reading Dey shure does, Missie Berry.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dey shure does, Missie Berry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Dey knows w’ot ter say ter de fox.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
how
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From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
jes
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From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
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 She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
Missie
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From this reading Dey shure does, Missie Berry.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
ReynardnounUS /ˈreɪnərd/
a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
express in words
From this reading Dey knows w’ot ter say ter de fox.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
shure
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From this reading Dey shure does, Missie Berry.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
Sly-foot
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From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
ter
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From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had queer names for many of these, calling the foxes “Sly-foot,” and telling Berry many stories of the cleverness of Reynard.
very small
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
w'ot
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From this reading Dey knows w’ot ter say ter de fox.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
which person or people
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
wil
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From this reading “Some darkies knows jes’ how ter talk ter de wil’ animiles.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BERRY IN DANGER Lily was interested in all the tiny wild creatures who lived along the mountain slopes, or made their homes near the creeks.
