1905
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From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORE ABOUT Teddy B. and Teddy G. THE ROOSEVELT BEARS Being Volume Two Depicting their further Travels and Adventures.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
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have
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
builded
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From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/
third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
DepictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
divisible by two
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
for a limitless time
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading MORE ABOUT Teddy B. and Teddy G. THE ROOSEVELT BEARS Being Volume Two Depicting their further Travels and Adventures.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading MORE ABOUT Teddy B. and Teddy G. THE ROOSEVELT BEARS Being Volume Two Depicting their further Travels and Adventures.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
someone who hunts game
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
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 When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
a unit of instruction
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
ROOSEVELTnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
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free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
express in words
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
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TEDDY-B
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From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
TEDDY-G
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From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MORE ABOUT Teddy B. and Teddy G. THE ROOSEVELT BEARS Being Volume Two Depicting their further Travels and Adventures.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading I brought these bears out of their mountain den in Colorado and started them on their tour of the East to teach children that animals, even bears, may have some measure of human feeling; that the primary purpose of animals is not necessarily that of supplying sport for the hunter.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading This book is a sequel to “The Travels and Adventures of the Roosevelt Bears,” and completes the story of the tour of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G from Colorado to Washington.
accept gladly
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
at the time that
From this reading When in the autumn of 1905, I created the characters of TEDDY-B and TEDDY-G I builded better than I knew.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That this lesson has been abundantly taught is proven by the overwhelming welcome given the Teddy Bears by the boys and girls of the United States; and it is safe to say that the traditional “bear will get you” has now and forever lost its frightening significance.
