used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
(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 He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
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 THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
fibernounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
held dear
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
and nothing more
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
Pitchouné
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From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
having a point
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He developed an ecstatic devotion to the captain, impossible for any human heart adequately to return.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
Sabron
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From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
be seated
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
thoroughbredsnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbredz/
plural of “thoroughbred” — a well-bred person
From this reading Pitchouné was a thoroughbred, and every muscle and fiber showed it, every hair and point asserted it, and he loved as only thoroughbreds can.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
(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 did not think that by getting well, reserving the right for the rest of his life to a distinguished limp in his right leg, that he had done all that was expected of him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DOG PAYS Pitchouné repaid what was given him.
at the time that
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He followed Sabron like a shadow and when he could not follow him, took his place on a chair in the window, there to sit, his sharp profile against the light, his pointed ears forward, watching for the uniform he knew and admired extravagantly.
