used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She hadn’t the least bit of fear.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
hadn't
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From this reading She hadn’t the least bit of fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
Joe
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From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She hadn’t the least bit of fear.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She hadn’t the least bit of fear.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
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 _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Never in her short life had she been in real danger.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
snow-coveredadjective
covered with snow
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
in the direction of
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was sure that she had seen something move under that little tree.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
at the time that
From this reading True courage ne’er gives way to fear When unexpected foes appear.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Never was Peter Rabbit more filled with curiosity than was the wilful little Otter plunging through the snow towards a certain little snow-covered tree.
