used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
Antoine
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From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
greatly pleased
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
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 Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
a boy or man
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
a young female
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
Pixley
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From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
Pixley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
pupsnounUS /pʌps/
plural of “pup” — young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
express in words
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
someone who visits
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are always treated kindly," Prince Jan hastened to say, and he glanced at Rollo, who replied, "Of course, we are!"
at the time that
From this reading Brother Antoine called, "Here, Jan," and when the little fellow stood looking up with bright, expectant eyes, the monk fastened a collar about the dog's neck.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
which person or people
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
the words that are spoken
From this reading The two pups did not notice Mr. Pixley's next words, "My little girl will be delighted with him."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A NEW WORLD The next morning Mr. Pixley and Brother Antoine returned to the kennel yard and Jan wagged his tail politely to show that he recognized the visitor, who leaned down and patted him while talking to the monk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may be sure he will receive the very best care," said the man from California.
