used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
BUNnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
ChickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
hardworkingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
and nothing more
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
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From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
lynxnounUS /lɪŋks/
a text browser
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
opossumnounUS /oʊˈpɑːsəm/
small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
otternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
outwittingverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
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 RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
shrewdestadjectiveUS /ˈʃruːdəst/
superlative of “shrewd” — marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
skunknounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
untameable
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From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
vegetariansnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteriːənz/
plural of “vegetarian” — eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
migratory
From this reading He has been so persistently hunted by man that he is almost untameable; but as far as he dares to be, he is friendly under ordinary circumstances and fond of wandering around man’s dwellings.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
belonging to which person
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading RED BEN the fox of Oak Ridge by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ BUN—a wild rabbit _To a true lover of nature —my father_ There is reason for the fox being termed the shrewdest of wild creatures.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Unlike the deer and other vegetarians whose dinners often grow under their noses, he rarely gets a meal without outwitting other animals.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He lacks the climbing ability of the opossum, the sharp claws of the lynx, the protective odor of the skunk, the diving powers of the otter—he is indeed just a little wild dog, a wonderfully bright, hardworking little animal whose cunning alone can lead him from his enemies and keep away the pangs of hunger.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Chicken stealing is charged against him; but after all he holds the same position in the animal world that the wise old crow does among the birds—his good deeds and his crimes nearly balance.
