used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
backyardnounUS /ˈbækjɑːrd/
the grounds in back of a house
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
Crimean
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From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
cultnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
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 Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
Einsteinianadjective
of or relating to Albert Einstein or his theories
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
exudedverbUS /ɪɡˈzuːdɪd/
past form of “exude” — release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
ferociouslyadverbUS /fərˈoʊʃɪsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
gum-drops
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From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
the state of being honored
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
Moscow'snounUS /ˈmɔːskoʊz/
possessive form of “moscow” — a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
not any; not one
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
relativitynounUS /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/
(physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
move hurridly
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Moscow had his kennel in the backyard under a big spreading tree, and from this tree exuded drops of bright gum.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
at the time that
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Moscow to me was a dog, not a town--an old Newfoundland dog named, no doubt, in honour of the Crimean War, which will sufficiently date these reminiscences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When later I learnt that to some people Moscow was a cathedral city, not a dog, my universe rocked with Einsteinian relativity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was my fearful joy to rush to the tree, seize the gum-drops which were well within the length of Moscow’s chain, and be back before he could begin to bark ferociously.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
YORKSHIREnounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading YORKSHIRE DAYS In view of my present cult for Russia and things Russian, I like to think that my first childish memory is of the word “Moscow”.
