Chapter III

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

tolerating without protest

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

(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 I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

eagerly desirous

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

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

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was this spirit that Bashan manifested towards me from the very beginning.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

third-person singular of “determine” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

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 We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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 A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

the quality of being faithful

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

a social unit living together

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was this spirit that Bashan manifested towards me from the very beginning.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

the state of being honored

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading It was this spirit that Bashan manifested towards me from the very beginning.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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 We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

absolutely essential

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

in the open air

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

located far away spatially

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

the act of defending yourself

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the other hand, this made it easier for me to discourage it a little—in so far as this may, in self-defence, have been necessary.

in the near future

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

good at remembering

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

in the direction of

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

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From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was this spirit that Bashan manifested towards me from the very beginning.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

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

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have to deal here with a remote and long-derived patriarchal instinct of the dog which determines him—at least so far as the more manly, open-air loving breeds are concerned—to regard and honour the man, the head of the house and the family, as the master, the protector of the home, the lord, and to find the goal and meaning of his existence in a peculiar relationship of loyal vassal-friendship, and in the maintenance of a far greater spirit of independence towards the other members of the family.

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

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I was therefore warned against accepting the tenacious faithfulness which Bashan soon began to display towards me as all too personal in its origin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FEW ITEMS REGARDING BASHAN’S CHARACTER AND MANNER OF LIFE A man in the Valley of the Isar had told me that dogs of this species might become obnoxious, for they were always anxious to be with the master.