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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

later than; following

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It happened that a man began to hang about the cave.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was otherwise with Maku.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

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From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading It happened that a man began to hang about the cave.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened that a man began to hang about the cave.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was otherwise with Maku.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

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From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It happened that a man began to hang about the cave.

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From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

held or filled or in use

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

in other respects or ways

From this reading But it was otherwise with Maku.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There was not much for her to do after the children were weaned and she sat lazily in the sun and allowed her mind to run on old days.

during the time that

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She Wolf was so occupied with the business of provider, meat-getter and fish-catcher, that she did not have time to think about any of the other business of life.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.

a late time of life

From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF MAKU A number of years passed, and Maku kept the cave while She Wolf did the hunting.