used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was a fine arrangement and Striped Coat liked it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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to come or go into
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
divisible by two
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine arrangement and Striped Coat liked it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
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inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
where you live at a particular time
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of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
prefer or wish to do something
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found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was a fine arrangement and Striped Coat liked it.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
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engage in
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a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
a form of address for a man
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nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
not any; not one
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
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a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
pussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
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the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
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a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
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a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The stone pile hid the entrance and allowed no animal larger than he, to enter through its cracks.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
StripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
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of the kind already mentioned
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WINTER SLEEP Mr. Henry had taken such a liking to Striped Coat that he wanted to make sure the wild wood pussy would like the cabin well enough to make it a permanent home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
desired or wished for or sought
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Safety was even more important than comfort in the matter of a den, and through this back door Striped Coat could feel able to go or come when he chose.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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at the time that
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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
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in the company of; together with
From this reading With this in mind he built an underground drain leading under it to a pile of stones nearby.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE WINTER SLEEP Mr. Henry had taken such a liking to Striped Coat that he wanted to make sure the wild wood pussy would like the cabin well enough to make it a permanent home.
