aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
a youthful male person
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
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 ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
divisible by two
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And now, for the first time, Ruddy was not there to greet his master.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now, for the first time, Ruddy was not there to greet his master.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
Mazie
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From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
not any; not one
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now, for the first time, Ruddy was not there to greet his master.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
and nothing more
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Once he had even followed Rick and Mazie to school, and Rick had been excused, and allowed to bring his pet back home.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
recitingverbUS /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
red-brownadjective
of brown tinged with red
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
Rick'snounUS /rɪks/
possessive form of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
Sallie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
an educational institution
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
setternounUS /ˈsetər/
one who sets written material into type
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Rick looked up and down the street but no dog was in sight; only Sallie, the cat.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And now, for the first time, Ruddy was not there to greet his master.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And now, for the first time, Ruddy was not there to greet his master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now, for the first time, Ruddy was not there to greet his master.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE SEARCH Never, since the red-brown setter had come up out of the ocean to be Rick's dog, had Ruddy not been on hand to greet his master when the boy came racing from school.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the hours when Rick had to be at his classes, studying or reciting his lessons, Ruddy, when not chained in his kennel, would roam about the woods and fields, not too far away from the house.
