used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
being joined in close association
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
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 With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
mongrelnoun
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
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 It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
spittingnounUS /ˈspɪtɪŋ/
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
From this reading He easily dragged out the intruding sapling, with the charred remnants of the “spitting devil” attached to it; but that heavy, choking odour was something he could neither remedy nor endure.
the season of growth
From this reading One great menace to his peace for the coming spring had been removed.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
at the time that
From this reading It was hours later when Red Fox, weary but elated, got back to the den in the bank, having lingered on the way to stalk a rabbit and refresh his powers.
a Caucasian
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At the den in the bank he sniffed in deep disgust, for the smell of burnt gunpowder still clung rank within it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With the energetic, enthusiastic, and tireless black and white mongrel finally out of the way, he knew that the hound would have little pleasure in following the trails alone.
