used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
anew
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
Annie
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From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
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 It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
one or the other of two
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
an opposing military force
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
Flossyadjective
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
made afraid
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
hard-hearted
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From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
insinuatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪŋ/
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
a course of conduct
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
cut with a saw
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
not in physical motion
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Seeing that he appeared peaceable, Bessie took courage, and, edging off upon the grass, went a few steps forward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It must have been a hard-hearted dog, indeed, which could have resisted that insinuating voice and smile, and either bark or bite; and this one did not seem inclined to do the one or the other; but then neither did he seem to intend to move out of the path, but stood stock still gazing at his unwilling little companion.
wilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Bessie had an idea that her seeming enemy could bite as well as bark if he saw fit occasion; but she did not think it wisest to suggest it to him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But as she passed the dog, he turned and placed himself before her, though still without any show of attacking her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bessie was pretty well frightened; but she began her wiles again, talking to him as she would have done to Baby Annie or Flossy.
