used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief eyed the youth mournfully.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The chief eyed the youth mournfully.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
and nothing more
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
something that is lost
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading The chief eyed the youth mournfully.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
Run-all-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
SpottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
precisely as stated
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
at the time that
From this reading When that thought came to him, he immediately leaned against a tree, to recover his breath and plan some other means of regaining possession of the red feathers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
which person or people
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
Wise-as-a-she-wolf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC FOREST Run-all-day was very much ashamed, and very angry, at the loss of the magic feathers which the good Wise-as-a-she-wolf had trusted to his care.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading So hot was his anger at first, that it clouded his wits, and he set out in pursuit of the thief and ran for fully six miles before he realized that he might just as well chase a hawk as Spotted Seal.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He had not filled his lungs more than a dozen times before Jumping Wolf, who had followed close on his heels, halted before him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The chief eyed the youth mournfully.
