used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
have
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
etc
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
staying power
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
pine-tree
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From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
Reddy
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From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Once more he yawned, and slowly got to his feet and shook himself.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
plural of “story” — 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
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sunbeams
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From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox," "Old Mother West Wind," "Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories," etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he walked over to a big pine-tree, stood up on his hind legs, reached as high up on the trunk of the tree as he could, and scratched the bark with his great claws.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After that he yawned until it seemed as if his jaws would crack, and then sat down to think what he wanted for breakfast.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Buster Bear yawned as he lay on his comfortable bed of leaves and watched the first early morning sunbeams creeping through the Green Forest to chase out the Black Shadows.
