used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
subject to appointment
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
aptitudesnounUS /ˈæptətuːdz/
plural of “aptitude” — inherent ability
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
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 VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form 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 VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
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 VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
and nothing more
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
Loubet
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From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
move stealthily
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
spitverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
TraitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Traits abound in which the most varied aptitudes are revealed.
which person or people
From this reading For example, who has not seen or at least heard of the errand dog faithfully performing its appointed tasks?
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE VARIOUS USES OF DOGS “To guard the flock, drive away the wolf, discover game—those are the dog’s great functions; but an intelligent dog can learn to do a thousand other things.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It receives a basket containing a purse and a slip of paper on which are written the articles desired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have just shown you Sheep leading the blind and Loubet turning the spit.
