used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
AMARILLA
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From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
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 I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
at any time
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Oh! the petting I got.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh! the petting I got.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
the force of workers available
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
not any; not one
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! the petting I got.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Oh! the petting I got.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
precisely as stated
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
Waverlee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
(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 Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
in or at the place that
From this reading POOR AMARILLA Mrs. Waverlee had no relapse, and she went to recuperate in the lovely hospital where my mistress had been.
which person or people
From this reading Master was questioned very much about her case by his men friends, who said it was one of the most extraordinary they had ever heard of.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Waverlee was a rich woman, and many persons said, “She will be sure to give the dog a jewelled collar when she gets well.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had really done nothing, but follow out my dog instinct, but these human beings seemed to think that there never had been, and never would be such another dog.
