Chapter XIII

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

put in effect

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

the act of discovering something

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

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 DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

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From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading “They shoot fifty shots.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Think of it, Sister!

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

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

and nothing more

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

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

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

engage in

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

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

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading “They shoot fifty shots.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading “They shoot fifty shots.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Think of it, Sister!

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading “They shoot fifty shots.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Think of it, Sister!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

the act of using

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

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

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste

From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A DISCOVERY The boys had a dog—Old Brindle he was called—and he had just enough bull in him to make him a faithful friend and a good watchdog.

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

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

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

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “We’ve got these now—pump-rifles,” Roger said eagerly to Dorothy, whom he thought able to accomplish any wonder she might undertake.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But, of course, he was of little use in the woods, and Joe and Roger were always begging for a hunting dog.