used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
in the past
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
have
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
without doubt or question
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
DOWNHILLadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading HOW I TUMBLED DOWNHILL.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
at any time
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
HOW
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From this reading HOW I TUMBLED DOWNHILL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW I TUMBLED DOWNHILL.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
by chance
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
realizesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
TUMBLEDverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading HOW I TUMBLED DOWNHILL.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not easy for one to believe that he ever was a cub.
at the time that
From this reading My father and mother seemed enormous to me, but, on the other hand, my sister was smaller than I, and perhaps the fact that I could always box her ears when I wanted to gave me an exaggerated idea of my own importance.
a late time of life
From this reading Of course, I know that I was, and as it was only nine years ago I ought to remember it fairly clearly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is not so much a mere matter of size, although it is doubtful if any young bear realizes how small he is.
