used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
AiredalenounUS /ˈerdeɪl/
breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
(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 "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The Airedale was lifted into the seat beside her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
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 Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
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 MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Airedale was lifted into the seat beside her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
held up in the air
From this reading The Airedale was lifted into the seat beside her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
MUZZLEnounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
express in words
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The Airedale was lifted into the seat beside her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
at the time that
From this reading THE MUZZLE Jan's curiosity about the dogs that disappeared was satisfied when a lady in a handsome gown was driven to the bungalow one evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading The lady patted the dog, spoke to it gently, then she rose from her chair and the captain followed her to the gate where an automobile was waiting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Smith met her with a happy smile, then he brought in an Airedale dog that had been with the other dogs for many weeks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He will have the kindest care," she leaned forward to say, "and I hope you will be able to find homes for all the other dogs, too.
