the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
backyardsnounUS /ˈbækjɑːrdz/
plural of “backyard” — the grounds in back of a house
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
dog-life
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From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
plural of “dog” — 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 His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
a social unit living together
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
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 His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
next-door
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From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
Pilot'snounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading PILOT GOES AWAY Pilot's dog-life had fallen into pleasant paths.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He slept on an old blanket in the hallway outside of Billy's door.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading His duties were few and pleasant--to guard his master and his master's family, to keep the next-door cat away from his door and to inspect daily the refuse barrels in the backyards of his street.
stubbyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbi/
short and blunt
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
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 His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His friends were Billy's friends and their dogs--Pilot was loyal and democratic to the end of his stubby tail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His days were one happy round of comfortable hours, spent close to the big fireplace or at Billy's heels.
