used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOG VIOLATE.
abstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/
refrain from voting
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
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 A DOG VIOLATE.
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 A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
not any; not one
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
on one occasion
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
Ragless
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From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A GREAT observer of these latter days has advised us to abstain from deep research into the origin of our own names.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
VIOLATEverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading A DOG VIOLATE.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His case was a strange one, and not without interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Otherwise we might become convinced of a lamentable want of lofty tone among those, without whom we could not have been here, to show our superiority.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A vein of fine thought is at once set flowing; but for “Ragless” it would have flowed in vain, as dogs have no surname to dwell upon.
