used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a snarling and spitting!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Such a thrashing about in the snow, as they rolled over and over!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
BobcatnounUS /ˈbɑːbkæt/
small lynx of North America
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
Joe
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From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Such a thrashing about in the snow, as they rolled over and over!
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Such a thrashing about in the snow, as they rolled over and over!
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Such a snarling and spitting!
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Such a thrashing about in the snow, as they rolled over and over!
spittingnounUS /ˈspɪtɪŋ/
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
From this reading Such a snarling and spitting!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a snarling and spitting!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
moving very fast
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a thrashing about in the snow, as they rolled over and over!
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading Such a thrashing about in the snow, as they rolled over and over!
precisely as stated
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
at the time that
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The wise will never scorn retreat When facing swift and sure defeat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It looked very much as if in the end Yowler would have that dinner of tender, young Otter for which he was fighting.
an affirmative
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
Yowler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Little Joe Otter._ Yes, Sir, it certainly looked bad for that young Otter fighting with Yowler the Bobcat.
