andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
AnywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He is not only next to the largest, but is the stupidest,” continued Old Mother Nature.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
ChipmunknounUS /ˈtʃɪpməŋk/
a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body
From this reading “Order of Rodents,” piped up Striped Chipmunk.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “He is not only next to the largest, but is the stupidest,” continued Old Mother Nature.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is not only next to the largest, but is the stupidest,” continued Old Mother Nature.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He is not only next to the largest, but is the stupidest,” continued Old Mother Nature.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “He is not only next to the largest, but is the stupidest,” continued Old Mother Nature.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading “Order of Rodents,” piped up Striped Chipmunk.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
PorcupinenounUS /ˈpɔːrkjəpaɪn/
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
Porky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
PricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
RodentsnounUS /ˈroʊdənts/
plural of “rodent” — relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
From this reading “Order of Rodents,” piped up Striped Chipmunk.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
StripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading “Order of Rodents,” piped up Striped Chipmunk.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
stupidestadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪdəst/
superlative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading “He is not only next to the largest, but is the stupidest,” continued Old Mother Nature.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Order of Rodents,” piped up Striped Chipmunk.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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”)
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “At least that is what people say of him, though I suspect he isn't as stupid as he sometimes seems.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Anyway, he manages to keep well fed and escape his enemies, which is more than can be said for some others who are supposed to have quick wits.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There,” said Old Mother Nature, pointing to Prickly Porky the Porcupine, “is next to the largest member of your order, which is?”
