used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
beamingly
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From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
CHUBnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So they did it.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
the act of departing
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So they did it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
as might be expected
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
not any; not one
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
in the near future
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
PupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
relentedverbUS /rɪˈlentɪd/
past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
SCENTSnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Isn’t she a great little _Pup_?” he asked, beamingly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they did it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they did it.
a special situation
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHUB SCENTS A MYSTERY After the dinner things had been cleared up there was naturally but one thing to do, and that was to go out in the _Pup_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The engine showed some unwillingness to start, but relented presently and they were off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had no boats in tow this time and were, besides, going with the current, and the way the _Pup_ slid along brought joy to Dick’s heart.
