adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
Challoner's
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From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
chunksnounUS /tʃʌŋks/
plural of “chunk” — a compact mass
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
fifthsnounUS /fɪfθs/
plural of “fifth” — a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he was no longer hungry.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading So he was no longer hungry.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
Inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading So he was no longer hungry.
masticationnoun
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
Miki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
Neewa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading So he was no longer hungry.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
pupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
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 Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he was no longer hungry.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he was more keenly alive to his changed environment than at any time since he and Neewa had fallen out of Challoner's canoe into the rapids.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading For the first time he had killed, and for the first time he had tasted warm blood, and the combination added to his existence an excitement that was greater than any desire he might have possessed to lie down in a sunny spot and sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miki, on the other hand, was inspired to new action by the pleasurable sensation of being comfortably filled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inasmuch as Neewa chewed his food very carefully, while Miki, paying small attention to mastication, swallowed it in chunks, the pup had succeeded in getting away with about four fifths of the rabbit.
