used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
in actual fact
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
(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 The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
have
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
bearskinnoun
the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
BruinnounUS /ˈbruːɪn/
a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading Bruin, by Captain Mayne Reid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bruin, by Captain Mayne Reid.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Bruin, by Captain Mayne Reid.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
doublingnounUS /ˈdʌbəlɪŋ/
increase by a factor of two
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
in or to another place
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
apart from; not including
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
how
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
Mayne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruin, by Captain Mayne Reid.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
continue talking
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
on the contrary
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
ReidnounUS /riːd/
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading Bruin, by Captain Mayne Reid.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
teensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The story told is quite good one, but is rather spoilt by the author's insistence on showing how clever he is by calling the animals and plants that appear in the story, by their Latin names.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The boys, for they are still in their teens, accept the conditions, and set off westward, visiting all sorts of interesting places in Europe and elsewhere, and gathering numerous bearskin trophies on the way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He agrees, but lays down two conditions: one, that they should bring back the skins, in good condition, of every species of bear there is; two, that they should proceed from east to west, or from west to east, without doubling back on their tracks, except, of course, while actually engaged in the chase.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Two young brothers, the sons of a Russian nobleman, ask their father if they may spend a while travelling the world.
