used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
Adolphus
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From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
have
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
clasp-knife
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From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
characterized by great determination
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
set up or found
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
GustavusnounUS /ˈɡʌstəvəs/
the last king of Sweden to have any real political power (1882-1973)
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
I'm
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From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
immediately past
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
engage in
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
PupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
with speed
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
TeachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Pupil:_ "I'm pretty sure it was the last one."
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading BEARS The old trapper was chased by a grizzly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
at the time that
From this reading When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Teacher:_ "In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden slain?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife.
