adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
Graybull
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
GrizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
mindingverbUS /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
PalettenounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
Piney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
Silvertipnoun
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His Mother was just an ordinary Silvertip, living the quiet life that all Bears prefer, minding her own business and doing her duty by her family, asking no favors of any one excepting to let her alone.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was July before she took her remarkable family down the Little Piney to the Graybull, and showed them what strawberries were, and where to find them.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
woolly-coated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The woolly-coated little creatures were having a fine time, and reveled in the lovely mountain summer and the abundance of good things.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He was born over a score of years ago, away up in the wildest part of the wild West, on the head of the Little Piney, above where the Palette Ranch is now.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Notwithstanding their Mother's deep conviction, the cubs were not remarkably big or bright; yet they were a remarkable family, for there were four of them, and it is not often a Grizzly Mother can boast of more than two.
