used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIRESIDE STORY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
in addition
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
buffalo-robes
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From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
make right or correct
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
FIRESIDEnounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading A FIRESIDE STORY.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
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 He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
an educational institution
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A FIRESIDE STORY.
carry out
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
They're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
Vosh's
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From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
at the time that
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He had to see his uncle take off their skins and that of the buck; and he had a great many questions to ask about wild animals in general, and wolves in particular.
wolf-skins
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From this reading Pen had informed him, before she went to school, that the two wolf-skins were to be turned into buffalo-robes for Vosh's cutter and her father's big sleigh.
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 Porter Hudson had a great deal upon his hands the forenoon following the coming of those wolves.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She may also have been correct when she added, "They're the best kind of blankets you can get."
