used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It represented a very interesting scene.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
Contes
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From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
Frédéric
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From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
https
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From this reading See https://
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It represented a very interesting scene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It represented a very interesting scene.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
not able to be found
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
Ortoli
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From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It represented a very interesting scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It represented a very interesting scene.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
Tar-Baby
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From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
Veillée
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From this reading The picture was an advertisement of _Les Contes de la Veillée_, by Frédéric Ortoli.
precisely as stated
From this reading It represented a very interesting scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the Tar-Baby and Brother Rabbit as natural as life; but Brother Fox was missing.
belonging to which person
From this reading His place had been supplied by Brother Billy Goat, whose formidable horns and fierce beard seemed to add to the old episode a new danger for poor Brother Rabbit.
