Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Launcelot, and Anne cried:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

given or giving freely

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Launcelot, and Anne cried:

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

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 JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

provided with a frame

From this reading Launcelot and the cow stood framed in the rose-covered gateway.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading Launcelot and the cow stood framed in the rose-covered gateway.

the act of departing

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Launcelot and the cow stood framed in the rose-covered gateway.

capable of winning favor

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.

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From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Launcelot and the cow stood framed in the rose-covered gateway.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

above and across; more than

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Launcelot and the cow stood framed in the rose-covered gateway.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Launcelot, and Anne cried:

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Launcelot and the cow stood framed in the rose-covered gateway.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

carry out

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Launcelot, and Anne cried:

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

in or at the place that

From this reading JUDY PLAYS LADY BOUNTIFUL "Down, Terry," commanded the Captain, as the little dog went for the mild-eyed cow, but the mild-eyed cow seemed perfectly able to take care of herself, and as she lowered her horns, Terry retired discreetly to a safe place between the Captain's knees, where he wagged an ingratiating tail.

which person or people

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I've bought a cow," explained the big boy, who was dusty but cheerful, "and we are going to have our own butter and milk, and if there is any over, I'll sell it."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have my order now," said the Judge, handsomely.