used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
(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 During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
divisible by two
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
start firing a weapon
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
the act of giving
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
an opening into or through something
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
set afire or burning
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
roused to anger
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
by chance
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
rottingnounUS /ˈrɑːtɪŋ/
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bob could see out of it--see the gray, smoky landscape, still lighted by flashes of fire.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AFTER THE FOREST FIRE THE old tree trunk was slowly giving way to the demands of Nature.
in or at the place that
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading During the progress of the fire he had even watched the roaring whirlwind sweep past; and then forgotten all about this crevice in his mad desire to climb up to the hole that served as the bear's exit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The thought that came to him was this--that perhaps with the aid of his sharp hunting knife, and a set determination to bring about results, he might manage to enlarge this narrow opening enough to admit of his bursting forth!
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It had a split up and down one side, where doubtless the wood was rotting away.
