adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
afore
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
bete
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
CupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
Dalesmannoun
a person who lives in the dales of northern England
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
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 For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form 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 This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
ever-watchful
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From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
failin
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
helnoun
(Norse mythology) goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
how
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
ipronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
i'm
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
ill-spelt
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
im
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
Jim
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From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
Kenmuir
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From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
Kirby
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From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
luv
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
M'Adam
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
mercy's
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From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
ole
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
Owd
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From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
smithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James Moore opened it as the postman still stood in the door.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
thowd
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
tri
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From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IT was only three short weeks before Cup Day that one afternoon Jim Mason brought a letter to Kenmuir.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For Kirby knew, as did every Dalesman, that the old dog slept in the porch, between the two doors of the house, of which the outer was only loosely closed by a chain, so that the ever-watchful guardian might slip in and out and go his rounds at any moment of the night.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was from Long Kirby--still in retirement--begging him for mercy's sake to keep Owd Bob safe within doors at nights; at all events till after the great event was over.
yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This was how the smith concluded his ill-spelt note: “Look out for M'Adam i tell you i _know_ hel tri at thowd un afore cup day--failin im you if the ole dog's bete i'm a ruined man i say so for the luv o' God keep yer eyes wide.”
