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143
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155
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171
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175
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184
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189
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202
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205
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33
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45
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49
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From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
59
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67
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83
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97
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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farther along in physical or mental development
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agonizedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzd/
expressing pain or agony
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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the two together, not just one
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
without doubt or question
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plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
absence of light or illumination
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
flippedverbUS /flɪpt/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
FOLLOWERSnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
set up or found
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
frognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
hemlocknounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
leaf-pile
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From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
lickedadjectiveUS /lɪkt/
having been got the better of
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
held up in the air
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
limplyadverb
without rigidity
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
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the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
not in physical motion
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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PalnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
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 As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
Ringtailnoun
raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
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precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
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sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
not in physical motion
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
(of a nose) blocked
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sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
the rays of the sun
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
talonsnounUS /ˈtælənz/
plural of “talon” — a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
THAWnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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push forcefully
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instantly the fawn thrust out his delicate muzzle and licked the outstretched hand 155 Both glared but refused to let go 175 The other cub forgot her fear and demanded her sugar lump 189 High on his rocky ledge he lifted his muzzle to the moon 205
inflected form of “take” — carry out
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a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The big frog was flipped out upon the bank 97 Ringtail had heard the agonized cry of his playmate 119 He crouched upon a branch, glaring down at the animated leaf-pile 131 The hawk dropped like a thunderbolt and caught him in its talons 143
be awake, be alert, be there
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
at the time that
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
in or at the place that
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
a Caucasian
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which person or people
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOLLOWERS OF THE TRAIL In the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading As if carved from the rock the big moose stood 49 The Hermit took the one chance that presented itself 59 The dam, when finished, was a work worthy of a trained engineer 67 A full grown fox stood motionless in the sunlight, a rabbit hanging limply from her jaws 83
