used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
(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 He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
in addition
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
Andy
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From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
for the reason that
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
else
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From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
FrostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
immediately past
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
rattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
cut with a saw
From this reading Because he was alert, Frosty saw the rattlesnake Andy had encountered last night before it saw him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had marked the doe, but though she remained the primary center of interest, he did not concentrate on her to the exclusion of all else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His first days in the hills had taught him that he could afford to neglect nothing on the ground and his recent grim experience with the owl was proof enough that he must also and at all times be aware of everything in the air.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Rising, Frosty slipped from the porch into the yard.
but in spite of that
From this reading Still sluggish, digestion not yet complete, the snake had crawled to the lee of a boulder for the greater protection it offered against the night's chill.
