used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
ambuscades
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From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
Bibelot
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From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
detectingnounUS /dɪˈtektɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
Detesting
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From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
Diane
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From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
command with authority
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
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 _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
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 She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
IROQUOISnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
and nothing more
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
Marie
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From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
with low volume
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
for a short time
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Bibelot now ran here and there, her bushy tail raised high and curled like a feather over her back, her slender, alert head and bright eyes full of keen interest, sniffing among the grass and branches as though solicitous of some trail of fox or rabbit.
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
Ville
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From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She was a direct descendant of Pilot, one of a number of dogs sent from France to Ville Marie shortly after its foundation in order to assist the brave colonists in their warfare against the Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Detesting the savages by instinct, these trusty animals were invaluable in detecting ambuscades.
in or at the place that
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _AN IROQUOIS ATTACK._ DESPITE the beauty of the scene just described, Bibelot, the dog, was plainly dissatisfied with the existing order of things.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Game abounded in the woods; from where she stood Diane could see a great herd of elk defile quietly between the water and the forest.
