used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
Bannertail
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From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
for the reason that
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
crazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
assemble or get together
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
husksnounUS /hʌsks/
plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
of the present time and place
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
Leaf-falling-moon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
for more time
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
NUTnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
any competition
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
Redsquirrels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GATHERING THE GREAT NUT HARVEST IN the Leaf-falling-moon, October, the husks began to dry and split, and the nuts to fall of themselves.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
wabbly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No longer wabbly or vague, as in that first autumn, but fully aroused and dominating was the instinct to gather and bury every precious, separate nut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then was seen a wild, exciting time, the stirring of habits and impulses laid in the foundations of the race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bannertail had had to learn slowly and partly by seeing the Redsquirrels making off with the prizes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But he had learned, and his brood had the immediate stimulus of seeing him and their mother at work; and because he was of unusual force, it drove him hard, with an urge that acted like a craze.
