used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
CobnounUS /kɑːb/
nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
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 "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I never leave these grounds, for I love my master."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You may imagine their joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading You may imagine their joy.
KernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
go away from a place
From this reading I never leave these grounds, for I love my master."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I never leave these grounds, for I love my master."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I never leave these grounds, for I love my master."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may imagine their joy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never leave these grounds, for I love my master."
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You may imagine their joy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I never leave these grounds, for I love my master."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
look attentively
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After he had been introduced to Napoleon, they sat down to think what had best be done.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and looking out of the door of Napoleon's house they were overjoyed to see Kernel Cob walking toward them, for the field in which he had slept was the one next to where Napoleon lived.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I could help you," said Napoleon, "but I am a watch dog and a watch dog may never shirk his duty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may imagine their joy.
