Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

(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 The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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 PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

the act of consuming food

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

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

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

and nothing more

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

past form of “maul” — split (wood) with a maul and wedges

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

not any; not one

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

on one occasion

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

above and across; more than

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

look furtively

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

participate in games or sport

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

cut with a saw

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

have in common

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

in the near future

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

deeply or completely

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

in the direction of

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading The soft, deep tones of the Hospice bell called them all to waken for a new day and its work.

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

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They all made way for him, and there was no crowding, growling, or fighting over their morning meal.

at the time that

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

in or at the place that

From this reading The voices of the monks singing in the chapel ceased, and at once all the dogs turned expectant eyes toward the corridor, where Brother Antoine appeared with food for their breakfast.

during the time that

From this reading They leaped around the monk, or mauled each other in play, while the hot food was poured into a small trough, and soon Prince Jan was eating his share with the rest of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading PRINCE JAN DECIDES Jan slept soundly that night, and when he woke just before the first peep of day, and saw the other dogs stretched around him, he remembered that he was back home once more with his mother, Rollo, Bruno, and the rest of the Hospice dogs, and that now he would have a chance to do the work of his forefathers.