used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
adultsnounUS /əˈdʌlts/
plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
brought into existence
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
and nothing more
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
liver-brown
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From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As it grows older it becomes darker, and by late autumn is almost as dark as the adults.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
paler
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From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
piedadjectiveUS /paɪd/
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
roannounUS /roʊn/
a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
get rid of
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
smoky-gray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
in the near future
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
the season of growth
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The color of the buffalo in its new coat is a dark liver-brown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
VariationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Variations from the normal color are very rare, but pied, spotted, and roan animals are sometimes killed.
at the time that
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The calf when just born is of a bright yellow color, almost a pale red on the line of the back.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This soon changes, however, and the hides, which are at their best in November and early December, begin to grow paler toward spring; and when the coat is shed, the hair and wool from young animals is almost a dark smoky-gray.
