used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
couldn't
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From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading So Jumper was in despair.
didn't
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From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
at any time
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
gripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So Jumper was in despair.
JumpernounUS /ˈdʒʌmpər/
a person who jumps
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
immediately past
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
go away from a place
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
MinknounUS /mɪŋk/
the expensive fur of a mink
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Jumper was in despair.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He couldn’t remember ever having been in quite such a bad situation.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He didn’t dare leave that pile of brush for fear of Old Man Coyote, and he didn’t dare remain there for fear of Billy Mink.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Jumper was in despair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading _Billy Mink._ Jumper the Hare crouched under the big pile of brush where Old Man Coyote had driven him and wondered what he should do next.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Be not too sure lest at the last Grim disappointment grips you fast.
