used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
any person at all
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
bugle-call
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From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
buglernoun
someone who plays a bugle
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
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 former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
Jim
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From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
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 had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
staying power
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
not any; not one
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
parade-ground
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From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
punctiliouslyadverb
in a punctilious manner
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
recountsnounUS /ˌriːˈkaʊnts/
plural of “recount” — an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
squatted
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From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I must confess that Jim did it under protest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
the act of using
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading A former officer of the Canadian Mounted Police here vividly recounts the extraordinary adventure that befell him and his dog in the “bush.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
be dressed in
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
(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 had been brought up in the barracks and knew every bugle-call as well as any trooper of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When the bugler went to the parade-ground, Jim punctiliously followed him, and while he sounded, the puppy squatted on his hind legs and imitated the calls to his own entire satisfaction.
which person or people
From this reading Jim was a regimental dog, and had no use for anyone who did not wear a red tunic.
