adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
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 He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
branding-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
CalfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
CattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
Duskymane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
over-ripe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
SheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
SteerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading He learned that he must always attack a Steer behind, a Sheep in front, and a Horse in the middle, that is, on the flank, and never, never attack a man at all, never even face him.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
VnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
vealnounUS /viːl/
meat from a calf
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He now knew that the first move in attacking Sheep was to scatter them; a lone Sheep is a foolish and easy prey; that the way to round up a band of Cattle was to frighten a Calf.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But an important lesson was added to these, one in which the mother consciously taught him of a secret foe.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
WolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
Wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading V THE LESSON ON TRAPS A Calf had died in branding-time and now, two weeks later, was in its best state for perfect taste, not too fresh, not over-ripe--that is, in a Wolf's opinion--and the wind carried this information afar.
YellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
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 Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The Yellow Wolf and Duskymane were out for supper, though not yet knowing where, when the tidings of veal arrived, and they trotted up the wind.
