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From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
14
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From this reading In the lower jaw 14 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
2
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From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
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From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
BEARverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
caninenounUS /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
cannot
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From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
carnivoranoun
cats; lions; tigers; panthers; dogs; wolves; jackals; bears; raccoons; skunks; and members of the suborder Pinnipedia
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
incisorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪzərz/
plural of “incisor” — a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
lionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading In the lower jaw 14 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
molars
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From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
omnivorousadjectiveUS /ɑːmˈnɪvərəs/
feeding on both plants and animals
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
unfrequently
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From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading The nature of most animals may be judged by the formation of their teeth; those of the bear declare its omnivorous propensities-- In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors.
URSUSnounUS /ˈɜːrsəs/
type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears
From this reading THE BEAR (URSUS) This is one of the oldest animals in history, and it has survived the attacks of man far more successfully than the more noble beast the lion.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading There are so many varieties of the bear that it is impossible exactly to define the food of the species.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This survival may probably result from the secluded habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it attacks man without any provocation.
