used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
in addition
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
have
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
carcassnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəs/
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
carnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
crampingverbUS /ˈkræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “cramp” — secure with a cramp
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
an opposing military force
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
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 The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
ruminantnounUS /ˈruːmənənt/
any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The latter animal, notwithstanding its enormous bulk and strength, frequently falls a prey to the grizzly bear.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
except if; if not
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading He does not, however, confine himself to a vegetable diet.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The long masses of hair that hang over the eyes of the buffalo, hinder it from perceiving the presence of an enemy; and, unless warned by the scent, it is easily approached.
at the time that
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Like most of his kind, he is also carnivorous, and will dine off the carcass of a horse or buffalo.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The bear, knowing this, steals up against the wind; and, when within safe distance, springs upon the hind quarters of the ruminant, and cramping it in his great claws, succeeds in dragging it to the ground.
