used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
(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 Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
have
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
not accessible to view
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
divisible by two
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
set up or found
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
GRIZZLYnounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
ill-luck
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From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
the force of workers available
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If he had concealed himself, he might have escaped the notice of the beast, but when he commenced running the grizzly became aware of his presence and started in pursuit.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hogan had had the ill-luck to encounter one of these animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Though as the State has increased in population mostly all have been killed off, even now among the mountains they may be found, and occasionally visit the lower slopes and attack men and beasts.
WAR-PATH
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From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
at the time that
From this reading When he first saw the grizzly there was a considerable space between them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A GRIZZLY ON THE WAR-PATH It may surprise some of my young friends to learn that the grizzly bear is to be found in California.
