used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After our supper, I said to Jakob, "Talk about bears to me--tell me about them."
(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 "All right," he replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
have
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BEAR'SnounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All right," he replied.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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JAKOB
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From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After our supper, I said to Jakob, "Talk about bears to me--tell me about them."
housing available for people to live in
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "All right," he replied.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right," he replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After our supper, I said to Jakob, "Talk about bears to me--tell me about them."
the act of searching for something
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
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
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After our supper, I said to Jakob, "Talk about bears to me--tell me about them."
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After our supper, I said to Jakob, "Talk about bears to me--tell me about them."
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
express in words
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After our supper, I said to Jakob, "Talk about bears to me--tell me about them."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
precisely as stated
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Since I had heard of the Bear's Night, I wanted to know more about these animals and their habits.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will tell you all I know about them."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading JAKOB TALKS TO ME ABOUT BEARS.--THE BEAR'S NIGHT.--WATCHING A BEAR SEEKING FOR WINTER QUARTERS.--THEY ARE VERY SUSPICIOUS.--I TELL A BEAR STORY IN MY TURN.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will tell you all I know about them."
