used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
how long something has existed
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
beech-nut
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From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had sharp eyes, and he used them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
moving swiftly
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
FriskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
furredadjective
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sharp eyes, and he used them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
nibblingverbUS /ˈnɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
PupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He had sharp eyes, and he used them.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
squirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And he had never seen a squirrel that could spread sail like that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had sharp eyes, and he used them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had sharp eyes, and he used them.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
at the time that
From this reading It had been one of those cool, crisp days when the sun shone just warm enough to feel good to the furred and feathered folk.
which person or people
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now Frisky had not reached the age of six whole months in vain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frisky, the Red Fox Pup, had been creeping up on a flying squirrel, who sat nibbling the ripe berries of the Solomon’s Seal with her three little ones beside her, when the entire family took alarm and went leaping back to the beech-nut tree.
