used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
ADELE
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From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
BANDALA
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From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "Listen to this," said Berry.
Bilberrynoun
erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
brutallyadverbUS /ˈbruːtəli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
ChownounUS /tʃaʊ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
ten 10s
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
JONAHnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
immediately past
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen to this," said Berry.
march in a procession
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
mongrelnoun
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
not any; not one
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
NOBBY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOBBY MET BLUE BANDALA, AND ADELE GAVE JONAH A KISS.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
rough-hairedadjective
having hair that feels rough
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Listen to this," said Berry.
for a short time
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
term of address for a man
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
a quantity of money
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading I was at first determined to issue a summons, but I have now decided to give you a chance before doing so.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Listen to this," said Berry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Listen to this," said Berry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "_SIR_,--_Shortly before six o'clock this evening an extremely valuable Chow, by name Blue Bandala, which I purchased last March for no less a sum than six hundred pounds, was brutally attacked in Bilberry village by a rough-haired mongrel, which was accompanying two girls.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am given to understand that this animal belongs to you.
