used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
(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 Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
Andy
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From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
make calm or still
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
at any time
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
the organ of sight
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
Hansen
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From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
humoringnoun
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
I'd
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From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
irritabilitynounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
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 "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "If I got to look out for King, I'd better quit the business.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
to-night
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From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
Tomaso
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From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
trainernounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither did he know impatience or irritability; and so all the animals, as a rule, were on their good behavior under his calm, masterful, blue eye.
which person or people
From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
yellow-haired
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From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
yer
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From this reading "King's kind of ugly to-night, seems to me; better keep yer eyes peeled!" said Andy Hansen, the assistant trainer, the big, yellow-haired Swede who knew not fear.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he was tactful with the beasts, and given to humoring their moods as far as convenient without ever letting them guess it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Oh, you go chase yourself, Andy!" replied Signor Tomaso, the trainer, with a strong New England accent.
