Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

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

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

completely unclothed

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

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 dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

at any time

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The servants feared and hated him, and he hated them but did not fear them.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The servants feared and hated him, and he hated them but did not fear them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The servants feared and hated him, and he hated them but did not fear them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The servants feared and hated him, and he hated them but did not fear them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

not any; not one

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

on one occasion

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

and nothing more

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

a human being

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

a safe place

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The servants feared and hated him, and he hated them but did not fear them.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

the state of being asleep

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

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

From this reading His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

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 His silky hair was rough and ragged, raw bleeding spots scarred his body, his eyes were bloodshot and his tail was almost bare of the long hair that had once made it a beautiful plume.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

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

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The servants feared and hated him, and he hated them but did not fear them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

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

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

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

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE POUND Six months went by and the Pixleys had not returned, but Jan did not know that Mr. Pixley was still very ill.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The dog hid or skulked if he met any person, and his deep growls and twitching nose were so threatening that no one dared to go nearer.

in or at the place that

From this reading His only refuge was the orange grove, where he spent the days sleeping or licking the bones he stole from garbage pails, for no one ever thought to put food or water where he could find it.