Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

anew

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

(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 Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

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From this reading The Allan and Darling Racers were ready for the event.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

a person whose head is bald or shaved

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

a special loved one

From this reading The Allan and Darling Racers were ready for the event.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

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 Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

divisible by two

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The Allan and Darling Racers were ready for the event.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

coins made of gold

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

with speed

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

any competition

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds

From this reading The Allan and Darling Racers were ready for the event.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

without much difficulty

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Allan and Darling Racers were ready for the event.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

move an implement through

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an early stir in the Kennel, and all was hurry and bustle.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Allan and Darling Racers were ready for the event.

a Caucasian

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

which person or people

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE GREAT RACE Another winter had come and gone, and again it was the day of the Great Race.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Woman came in with the Big Man, the Allan girls, and Ben Edwards, who helped her tie knots of white and gold on the front of the sled, on the collars of the racing dogs, and on other members of the family, about forty in all, who were old enough to appreciate the attention.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Never had the time passed so quickly to Baldy, for he had now become a distinguished member of The Team, for whom every one, even the Woman, entertained a real respect, and to whom all of the dogs turned readily as to their acknowledged leader.