used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
enclose with a fence
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
staying power
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
Maciek
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From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
Slimak
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From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
carry out
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
bound or secured closely
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returning to the courtyard, Slimak let Maciek take the horses.
uddernoun
mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He examined her and admitted that neither of his cows were as fine as this one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked at the cow, which was tied to the fence.
a Caucasian
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite the falling darkness he could see that she was a beautiful creature; she was white with black patches, had a small head, short horns and a large udder.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He thought of leading her round the yard, but he suddenly felt as if he could not move another step, his arms seemed to be dropping from their joints and his legs were sinking.
