used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Come on, Don!” cried Bob, as he ran as fast as he could.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, Don!” cried Bob, as he ran as fast as he could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Come on, Don!” cried Bob, as he ran as fast as he could.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
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 The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Come on, Don!” cried Bob, as he ran as fast as he could.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
made afraid
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
only a very short time before
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
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 DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, Don!” cried Bob, as he ran as fast as he could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
a human being
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
with speed
From this reading A dog can tell very quickly when a person is frightened, or glad, or cross.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Come on, Don!” cried Bob, as he ran as fast as he could.
Sallie
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From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
express in words
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
TUMnoun
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
precisely as stated
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he could easily tell that Bob’s sister, Sallie, was very much frightened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
at the time that
From this reading DON SEES TUM TUM Don hardly knew what to think when Bob, his boyish master, called to him that way.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The little dog had not lived long enough in the world to know much about bulls jumping fences.
