Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

later than; following

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

(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 It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

the act of breaking something

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Slicko could hear nothing.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

a social unit living together

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

very far away in space or time

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

the act of departing

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But Slicko could hear nothing.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

and nothing more

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

hear with intention

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But Slicko could hear nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Slicko listened as sharply as she could for any sounds of danger.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

at the time that

From this reading She bent her two little ears forward, just as her mamma had told her to do when she wanted to listen to any far-off sounds.

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading SLICKO SEES A CIRCUS For a few minutes after jumping down into the empty nest of her Aunt Whitey, little Slicko did not know what to do.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It had all happened so suddenly--the breaking up of the family, each one going to a different place to hide, the coming of Slicko to these woods, and the finding of the empty nest--that the little squirrel did not know what to think of it.