used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
Dhale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
DingonounUS /ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/
wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
one or the other of two
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
divisible by two
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
GazellesnounUS /ɡəˈzelz/
plural of “gazelle” — small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
half-wild
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From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
HYENAnounUS /haɪˈiːnə/
doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
From this reading THE HYENA DOG.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
MaroonverbUS /mərˈuːn/
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
the local environment
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
SumatranounUS /ˌsuːˈmɑːtrə/
a mountainous island in western Indonesia
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
soldiers collectively
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
under normal conditions
From this reading The Hyena Dog might be classed with these wild and half-wild Dogs, although it is usually given a distinct genus.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
precisely as stated
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we have a class of Dogs distinct from these friends and servants of mankind.
at the time that
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading These live either entirely wild or half-wild, and are scattered over various parts of the globe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These are the Dingo, or New Holland Dog, which is very destructive to domestic animals, and even to cattle; the Dhale, or East Indian Dog, which in packs, pursues Deer, Gazelles, etc., and which, when collected in troops, does not fear to fight with the Lion or Tiger; the Wild Dog of Sumatra; the Cape of Good Hope Dog and the Maroon Dog of America.
