used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
BeltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
Belt'snounUS /belts/
possessive form of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
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 Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
let have
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
the force of workers available
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
mongrel-cur
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From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
a course of conduct
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
with speed
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
the act of testing something
From this reading The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here the creature stopped and set up a piteous howl.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
under normal conditions
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
at the time that
From this reading Hours were spent in vain, when it was suggested that Belt's dog, a vicious mongrel-cur, should be put upon the trail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accordingly the dog, which was usually seen at Belt's heels, was given the scent of his master's coat, and started rapidly down the road, his nose to the ground.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Upon this Grant was held in custody, while a party of men went in search of Belt.
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 The testimony as elicited at the trial showed that the brute had bounded along to the Grant cottage, leaped upon the window sill, sniffed eagerly about the spot, then ran down the path to a clump of bushes on the river cliff.
