used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A happy dog was Rover, in his new home.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
a youthful male person
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
BRIGHTERadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading BRIGHTER DAYS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BRIGHTER DAYS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
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 A happy dog was Rover, in his new home.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
apart from; not including
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A happy dog was Rover, in his new home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A happy dog was Rover, in his new home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
engage in
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
social deportment
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
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 Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A happy dog was Rover, in his new home.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
be obedient to
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
an educational institution
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
school-room
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From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
having a supporting base
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
sweet-tempered
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From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arthur was such a sweet-tempered, obliging boy, so ready to obey her, and had such gentle, respectful manners, that the good old lady was glad to make Rover happy for his sake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
at the time that
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Martin fed him with her own hand, and many a nice dainty did he get, which he was not accustomed to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Arthur was never lonely now; for Rover was constantly at his side, except in school, and he always went to the school-room door with him in the morning, and often when Arthur came out of school at night, he would find Rover standing by the door, waiting for him.
