Chapter XXI

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

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

(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 “Is that all it knows how to do?”

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

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Is that all it knows how to do?”

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 It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

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 THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

From this reading Emile inquired.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

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From this reading “Is that all it knows how to do?”

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

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Emile inquired.

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

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “Is that all it knows how to do?”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Is that all it knows how to do?”

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

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

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

From this reading “Is that all it knows how to do?”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE CHIEF BREEDS OF DOGS (Continued) “Let us continue our survey of the principal canine breeds.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is a magnificent dog, not very common, the guardian of fine houses, the friend of horses, and especially fond of running and barking before its master’s carriage.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

a Caucasian

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In size and strength the Dane approaches the mastiff, but is easily distinguished from it by its coat, which is generally white, with numerous round black spots.