aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about 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 Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
have
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you guess?
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But why does not the bear usually live there?
set up or found
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Can you guess?
only a very short time before
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
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 But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But why does not the bear usually live there?
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But why does not the bear usually live there?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bears are found in many countries, and in some countries there are several kinds of bears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
under normal conditions
From this reading But why does not the bear usually live there?
precisely as stated
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
in or at the place that
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why does not the bear usually live there?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But you must remember this: _hardly any bear lives in the tropics_; that means countries where the sun is almost overhead all the months of the year, so that it is very hot all the time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Bears _Bears_ are such funny animals, at least some kinds of bears, that you may like to know all about them.
