used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
at or in the front
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of 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 HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
and nothing more
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
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 He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
and nothing more
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
having a point
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
Roger
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From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick, looking in that direction, was surprised to see a crouching animal slink away.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a slight movement in the undergrowth just ahead of them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HUNTERS, ALL "LOOK, Dick, we are not the only hunters," whispered Roger, as he tugged at the sleeve of his cousin's tunic, and pointed with his rifle.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He instantly recognized it as a gray timber wolf, and knew the animal must have been hiding there in hopes of seizing upon some sort of game.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As a single wolf, however daring, would never attempt to attack a buffalo, Dick could not understand at first what the animal meant to do.
