adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
collienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
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 He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
ganglingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
Lad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
LawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
leggyadjectiveUS /ˈleɡi/
(of plants) having tall spindly stems
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
loveableness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
MonthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
orange-mahogany
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
puppyhood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
super-collie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the night of the robbery, Lad's high position at the Place was assured.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 A dog with a brain and a mighty heart, as well as an endless fund of loveableness and of gay courage.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even in the months of ganglingly leggy awkwardness which generally separate furry puppyhood from dignified collie maturity, he gave sure promise of his quality.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was such a dog as is found perhaps once in a generation; the super-collie that neither knows nor needs such things as whip and chain; and that learns the Law with bewildering swiftness.
wolflikeadjective
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Month by month, the youngster developed into a massive giant; his orange-mahogany coat a miracle of thickness and length, his deep chest promising power as well as wolflike grace.
