used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
(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 "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
any person at all
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
didn't
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From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
let fall to the ground
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
at any time
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
LORNE
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From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
make reference to
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Ricky
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From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
