used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was new and strange and therefore interesting.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
obtain
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Everything was new and strange and therefore interesting.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
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From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
and nothing more
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everything was new and strange and therefore interesting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
OttersnounUS /ˈɑːtərz/
plural of “otter” — the fur of an otter
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Everything was new and strange and therefore interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Everything was new and strange and therefore interesting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
in the direction of
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
precisely as stated
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading The wilful and the heedless gain Experience through fright and pain.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Little Joe and Mrs. Otter are wise in the ways and the things of the Green Forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So, as they journeyed towards the distant brook they had planned to visit, their keen ears caught every little sound, and without bothering to investigate they knew just what had made each little sound.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But with the two young Otters it was a very different matter.
