used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
in addition
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
blurtverbUS /blɜːrt/
utter impulsively
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
an opposing military force
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
fangsnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
of the present time and place
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
intolerantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərənt/
unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
Maigan
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From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
without much difficulty
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he was also more cautious than the dog of civilization and less apt to blurt his feelings right out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
the act of using
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading After his first outburst he appeared to quiet down, growling but a very little, very low, and stood at the girl's side, watchful and ready for immediate action.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A Visit Cut Short Like the great majority of the denizens of the wilderness, Maigan could be a steadfast friend or a bitter enemy.
wolfishadjective
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
From this reading Not being very far removed from a wolfish ancestry he was necessarily suspicious, intolerant at first of strangers and prepared to use his clean and cutting fangs at the shortest notice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would readily have given his life for the one and torn the other asunder.
