used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
have
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That is to say, he felt big, self-important, independent.
BOXERnounUS /ˈbɑːksər/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
chestyadjective
marked by a large or well-developed chest
From this reading He felt chesty.
deceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
Don't
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From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt chesty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading That is to say, he felt big, self-important, independent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
a unit of instruction
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
express in words
From this reading That is to say, he felt big, self-important, independent.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading That is to say, he felt big, self-important, independent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
stupid-looking
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From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOXER HAS A PAINFUL LESSON Don’t judge a stranger by his looks, Lest they may prove to be deceiving.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Mother Bear._ Having succeeded in getting his own breakfast, and a very good one at that, Boxer felt quite set up, as the saying is.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
you'll
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From this reading The stupid-looking may be smart In ways you’ll find beyond believing.
