used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
A-WALKING
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From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
the first light of day
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
DINGOES
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From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
divisible by two
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
fresh-killed
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From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
Jess
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From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
kangaroo-hound
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From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
set down according to a plan
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
the act of departing
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
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 All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
in the near future
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
WallabynounUS /ˈwɑːləbiː/
any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Finn meant well, but Jess did not even lick the kill, and as soon as Bill appeared he looked in a friendly way at Finn, and then removed the rabbit.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
(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 He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
in or at the place that
From this reading THREE DINGOES WENT A-WALKING Wallaby Bill showed himself a kind and shrewd nurse where Jess, his one intimate friend, was concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading For her part, Jess was too weak and ill to be likely to interfere with the wound; even the slight lifting of her head to lap a little broth seemed to tax her strength to the utmost.
people who are wounded
From this reading He had no milk to give the sorely wounded hound, but the thin broth he made for her that Sunday night formed almost as suitable a food for her; and before leaving her for the night the man was very careful to see that her lacerated body was well covered.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading All night Finn lay within a couple of yards of the kangaroo-hound; and in the morning, soon after dawn, he brought her a fresh-killed rabbit and laid it at her feet.
