used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Quickly she slipped into the bushes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The pup was not sure what to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Quickly she slipped into the bushes.
isn't
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From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pup was not sure what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
a course of conduct
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
pupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading The pup was not sure what to do.
with speed
From this reading Quickly she slipped into the bushes.
cut with a saw
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
sharp-nosedadjective
having a sharply pointed nose
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quickly she slipped into the bushes.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Quickly she slipped into the bushes.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The pup was not sure what to do.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pup was not sure what to do.
in the direction of
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, if there isn’t Ben’s little sharp-nosed fox!” muttered the man in surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The pup was not sure what to do.
at the time that
From this reading However, when he saw Farmer Ben’s friend, John, stalking down the path, he scrambled out of the way in a hurry.
WOODSFOLK
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From this reading OTHER WOODSFOLK The mother led the way towards the nest under the fallen tree, but was stopped in the old path by the sound of a man’s footsteps.
