Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

disposed to please

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

an adult male singer with the lowest voice

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

give a description of

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

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 Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

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 FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

communicated in words

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

and nothing more

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

the finger farthest from the thumb

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

a full supply

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

dependable

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

plural of “terrier” — any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

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From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

a roasting spit that can be turned

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

(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 FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Pinkie Scott was Tommy’s nearest neighbour, though that does not mean that she lived near enough for them to grow tired of each other’s society, for the houses on the hillside of Dogtown were few and set amid plenty of land.

at the time that

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Pinkie had three dogs,--a stout black and tan dachshund named Hans Sachs, and twin fox terriers called Luck and Pluck, which names exactly describe their character.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FIVE-O’CLOCK TEAS Pinkie Scott’s cousin Dorothy came to spend a week with her, and the two little girls planned to have an afternoon tea, not only for some friends, but for their friends’ dogs as well.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Hans was an extremely amiable dog of the now fashionable “turnspit” variety, and possessed a keen sense of humour, which he expressed by a most wonderful scale of barks varying from a sub-cellar basso to high _c_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Pinkie’s mother looked dubious when first approached about the matter, but finally said that they might ask six people and six _young_ dogs, thinking in this way to keep the festivities within handleable limits, as young dogs, like young children, are not so apt to have the fixed ideas and jealousies of their elders.