Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

later than; following

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

anew

From this reading “Let’s go swimming in the lake again!” cried Dido to his brothers.

(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 DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “Let’s go swimming in the lake again!” cried Dido to his brothers.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

(Roman mythology) a princess of Tyre who was the founder and queen of Carthage; Virgil tells of her suicide when she was abandoned by Aeneas

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Let’s go swimming in the lake again!” cried Dido to his brothers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading “Let’s go swimming in the lake again!” cried Dido to his brothers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Let’s go swimming in the lake again!” cried Dido to his brothers.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Oh, my!

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, my!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

by chance

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

the act of swimming

From this reading “Let’s go swimming in the lake again!” cried Dido to his brothers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

at the time that

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading How hot it is!” cried Dido, and he opened his mouth wide, and let his red tongue hang out, for animals, such as dogs and bears, cool themselves off that way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading DIDO IS CAUGHT One nice, warm sunny day, when it was too hot to stay inside the den among the rocks, the nice bears were all out in front, lying in the shade of the woods.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You must have seen your dog, when he had run fast, after a cat, perhaps, open his mouth and breathe fast, with his tongue hanging out.