used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEAL AND THE BEAR.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
have
From this reading THE SEAL AND THE BEAR.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
next to; at the side of
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
crevasses
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From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
made afraid
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
Hatteras
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From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
temporary military shelter
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
a particular point in time
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
SEALverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading THE SEAL AND THE BEAR.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
strangleverbUS /ˈstræŋɡəl/
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
subsistverbUS /səbˈsɪst/
support oneself
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEAL AND THE BEAR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
They'll
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From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I think I see what you are after, but it is dangerous."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They'll lie in wait for them beside the crevasses for whole days, ready to strangle them the moment their heads appear above the surface.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is not likely, then, that a bear will be frightened of a seal."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know, Doctor," said Hatteras, as they returned to the hut, "the polar bears subsist almost entirely on seals.
