affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
(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 They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
the local environment
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWINS.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They have been taught to execute difficult parts in theatrical displays; among other things, to ring bells, pretend to fall dead when shot at, beat the drum, and go through the manual exercise of the soldier with the musket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading But though playful and harmless when young, they can not be trusted when their teeth and claws are full grown.
TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading THE TWINS.
precisely as stated
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
at the time that
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They can be trained to perform all kinds of amusing tricks; and their antics when playing together or with children are very laughable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young bears have always been great favorites as pets, being playful and affectionate when kindly treated.
