aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
anew
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
(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 FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
for the reason that
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
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 farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
set up or found
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
FRANCOnounUS /ˈfræŋkoʊ/
Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
Jonas
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From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night, therefore, he told the farmer about him.
not any; not one
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
express in words
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
required or under orders
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading At night, therefore, he told the farmer about him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
a special situation
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At night, therefore, he told the farmer about him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farmer said that he was some dog that had strayed away from his master; and he told Jonas to go out after supper and drive him away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
at the time that
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading FRANCO Franco followed the boys all that forenoon, as they went back and forth for their wood.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But when Jonas went out, after dinner, to get the old General, to harness him for work again, he found Franco lying snugly in the General's stall, under the crib.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At dinner, they did not say any thing about him to the farmer, because they supposed that he would go away, when they came in and left him, and that they should see no more of him in the afternoon.
