used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action now commenced.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
being joined in close association
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
have
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The action now commenced.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The action now commenced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
a strong line
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
having a supporting base
From this reading A rope was then made fast to the back of the cage, and attached to a horse standing outside the enclosure.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
carry out
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The action now commenced.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The leg was made fast, by a strong log chain, to a stake that had been driven deep into the ground near the centre of the arena.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hind leg of the bear was pulled out of the cage door--which was partially opened for the purpose.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The door was then thrown wide open; but, notwithstanding this apparent chance of recovering his liberty, the bear refused to take advantage of it.
