the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I took him on the boat with me for luck.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
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 "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
at any time
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I took him on the boat with me for luck.
set up or found
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
HELPSnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
I've
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From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took him on the boat with me for luck.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
RUDDYadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
SALLIE
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From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
Sig
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From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUDDY HELPS SALLIE Eagerly and hungrily the ragged man ate the bowl of meat and broth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took him on the boat with me for luck.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Sig watched him until he had finished and set the bowl down on the bench beside him.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I found the dog--he was living in an ash barrel down where I stayed near the dock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I took him on the boat with me for luck.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I've had bad luck ever since I lost my dog," half growled the ragged man.
