used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
(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 “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
don't
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From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Take it,” Angry Wolf urged.
go away from a place
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
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 “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
established beyond doubt
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
SometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
carry out
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “Take it,” Angry Wolf urged.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Sometime you may be hiding near enemies where you don’t dare hunt for food.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We will need all of our strength to do what must be done.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Here was another way in which Angry Wolf had proved himself more nearly a warrior than Little Eagle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Whenever you leave camp, be sure to take food with you,” the teacher had told them many times.
