used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
in addition
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
broad-striped
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From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
BunnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Our friend Striped Coat was one of these.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
plural of “dog” — 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 The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
to come or go into
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
Lippincott
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From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
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 Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our friend Striped Coat was one of these.
and nothing more
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
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 by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
skunknounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
skunksnounUS /skʌŋks/
plural of “skunk” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
SquirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Our friend Striped Coat was one of these.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our friend Striped Coat was one of these.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
a Caucasian
From this reading The large black and white striped skunks we or our pet dogs often encounter, sometimes to our disaster, belong only in North America.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the southern and western states lives also a little cousin of his—the spotted skunk—whose fur though attractive is not so valuable; but neither he nor the broad-striped skunk of Central and South America enter the pages of this story, for Striped Coat lived his life farther north than the range of either.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading by Joseph Wharton Lippincott _Author of_ “Bun, a Wild Rabbit” “Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge” and “Gray Squirrel” MADE IN U. S. A.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Lest I be misunderstood in calling this wonderful little animal man’s best friend among the furry creatures of the wood, let me at the outset draw attention to the fact that, far from putting a bounty on its destruction as some people might think desirable, many states have laws protecting it, as much for its usefulness to the farmers as for the value of its very beautiful fur.
