used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Jackal came and looked at the snare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Jackal came and looked at the snare.
cannot
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From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
carcassnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəs/
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
gnawverbUS /nɔː/
bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
JackalnounUS /ˈdʒækəl/
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
From this reading The Jackal came and looked at the snare.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Jackal came and looked at the snare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
Small-Wit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading The Jackal came and looked at the snare.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Alas!” cried the Deer, “Friend Small-Wit, here am I caught by the feet, and cannot move.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
To-day
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From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
to-morrow
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From this reading “To-day is a fast day, but to-morrow I will have a fine feast on your fat carcass, my foolish friend.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “That will hold you fast enough,” he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Come, I pray you, and gnaw these cords with your sharp teeth and set me free!”
