used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
(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 They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
competitionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “competition” — a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
fangsnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
frolicsomeadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
grown-up
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From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
KENNEBEC
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From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
puppy-like
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From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
rough-and-tumblenoun
disorderly fighting
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
ShastanounUS /ˈʃæstə/
a member of the Indian people of northern California and southern Oregon
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
with low volume
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were four little brown cubs, very fat and puppy-like, and full of fun.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Shasta sat in the mouth of the cave watching them and laughing softly to himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
wolf-brothers
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From this reading THE COMING OF KENNEBEC The wolf-brothers were playing in the sun.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had known many a lot of wolf-brothers, and they were always the same funny, fat, frolicsome little rascals until they grew too old to frolic, and began to get their fighting fangs and be ready for the fierce work of the grown-up world.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading They chased each other up and down, and had wrestling matches and biting competitions, and all sorts of rough-and-tumble games.
