AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
carefully-conducted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
Chum's
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From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
crypticadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪptɪk/
of an obscure nature
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
curryingverbUS /ˈkɜːriɪŋ/
-ing form of “curry” — season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
discomfiting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
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 A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
Ferris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
fluffinessnoun
a light softness
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
hypotheticaladjectiveUS /ˌhaɪpəˈθetəkəl/
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
LabornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
OrdealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
promenadesnounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪdz/
plural of “promenade” — a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was sheer excitement that brought Link broad awake before sunrise on that day of days.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
unrestrainedlyadverb
in an unrestrained manner
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A course of carefully-conducted circular promenades on the end of a chain had taught the dog to walk gaily and unrestrainedly in leash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Ordeal By dawn on Labor Day Link Ferris was astir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A series of discomfiting baths and repeated currying with the dandy brush had made Chum's grand coat stand out in shimmering fluffiness.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading And any of several cryptic words, relating to hypothetical rats, and so forth, were quite enough to send up his ears.
