used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
(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 Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
brought into existence
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
the first light of day
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
moose-meat
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From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
not one, and not any
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
and nothing more
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
raspberriesnounUS /ˈræzberiz/
plural of “raspberry” — woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
SUNRISEnounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
carry out
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As much as people of those times could be, she was a dreamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Dawn did not take very kindly to the life into which she had been born.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
at the time that
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sunrise was an apt scholar, for he had the strength and hunting instincts of his mother, and all the cleverness, with none of the cowardice, which had distinguished his father.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading SUNRISE AND DAWN When the children were old enough, She Wolf took them with her on little hunts, and taught them the signs of the forest, and the ways of the beasts and as much as she knew of the ways of men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would pull out from a clear track to chase a butterfly, and she preferred wild raspberries to moose-meat, but then she was only a little child, and not very strong.
