used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
from appearances alone
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
DEFIESverbUS /dɪˈfaɪz/
third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I won't go far then for my dinner!"
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
divisible by two
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I won't go far then for my dinner!"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I won't go far then for my dinner!"
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I won't go far then for my dinner!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
not in physical motion
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
others
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From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
arrange in a container
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
raccoonnounUS /ræˈkuːn/
the fur of the North American racoon
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Give me the raccoon for my hunting companion!" shouted a big gray wolf.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
SneakyadjectiveUS /ˈsniːki/
marked by deception
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
having a supporting base
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I won't go far then for my dinner!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
WashernounUS /ˈwɑːʃər/
someone who washes things for a living
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
at the time that
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sneaky, from a position behind apparently enjoyed the embarrassment of his mate, for a broad grin spread over his face and he chuckled with the others.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading BLACK WOLF DEFIES THE PACK Mother Wolf was even more annoyed and dismayed than Washer by the sudden outbreak of merriment when the pack caught sight of the raccoon standing before the council rock.
won't
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From this reading "I won't go far then for my dinner!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young cubs stood by their father, but as the scene was a little puzzling to them they remained silent and motionless.
