used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
in actual fact
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
Claytonʼs
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From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
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 There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she knew her masterʼs name better than her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
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 There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
masterʼs
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From this reading However, she knew her masterʼs name better than her own.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
others
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From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading However, she knew her masterʼs name better than her own.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
pheasantnounUS /ˈfezənt/
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
philologynoun
the humanistic study of language and literature
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
Rosedew
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From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
Rowena
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From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
snipeverbUS /snaɪp/
hunt or shoot snipe
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
spanielnounUS /ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
syncopatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋkəpeɪtɪd/
stressing a normally weak beat
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
precisely as stated
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
Wadstena
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From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a little dog that crept and moaned by Claytonʼs body, a little dog that knew no better, never having been taught much.
(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 It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
Wena
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From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
at the time that
From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
Winifred
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From this reading The men said it ought to be “Winifred”; the maids, more romantic, “Rowena”; but very likely John Rosedew was right, being so strong in philology, when he maintained that the name was a syncopated form of “Wadstena”, and indicated her origin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew not any more than the others why her name was “Wena”, and she was perfectly contented with it, though it must have been a corruption.
woodcocks
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From this reading It was a small black Swedish spaniel, skilful only in woodcocks, and pretty well up to a snipe or two, but actually afraid of a pheasant on account of the dreadful noise he made.
