AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
bayedverbUS /beɪd/
past form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he had never before interfered with a spring fight.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had never before interfered with a spring fight.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
canteringadjective
riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/
third-person singular of “forbid” — command against
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading But he had never before interfered with a spring fight.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
LawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
Mowgli
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From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
neck-bristles
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From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he had never before interfered with a spring fight.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
PackverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading But he had never before interfered with a spring fight.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Mowgli leaped forward, caught one outstretched throat in either hand, expecting to fling the creatures backward as he had often done in games or Pack hunts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he had never before interfered with a spring fight.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The two leaped forward and dashed him aside, and without word to waste rolled over and over close locked.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (You will remember that the Law of the Jungle forbids fighting where the Pack can see.) Their neck-bristles were as stiff as wire, and they bayed furiously, crouching for the first grapple.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A couple of young wolves of the Pack were cantering down a path, looking for open ground in which to fight.
