used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
lacking funds
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
CommitsverbUS /kəˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
ConfirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
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 Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
flecking
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From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
for a limitless time
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
Grimm'snounUS /ɡrɪmz/
possessive form of “grimm” — the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he was a sad shirk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
idlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
LabradornounUS /ˈlæbrədɔːr/
the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
the force of workers available
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he was a sad shirk.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
not any; not one
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
PlotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
RaidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
ReachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
a strong line
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
RunsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Moreover, he was a sad shirk.
except for; apart from
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Moreover, he was a sad shirk.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
TickleverbUS /ˈtɪkəl/
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
Togverb
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
WolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading _In Which Jimmie Grimm is Warned Not to Fall Down, and Tog, Confirmed in Bad Ways, Raids Ghost Tickle, Commits Murder, Runs With the Wolves, Plots the Death of Jimmie Grimm and Reaches the End of His Rope_ Jimmie Grimm's father broke Tog to the traces before the winter was over.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading A wretched time the perverse beast had of it.
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading But Tog had no will for work, acknowledged no master save the cruel, writhing whip; and the whip was therefore forever flecking his ears or curling about his flanks.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Labrador dogs are not pampered idlers; in winter they must work or starve--as must men, the year round.
