1837
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From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
in addition
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
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 Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
at any time
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
apart from; not including
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
FiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
provoking horror
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
and nothing more
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
Marryat
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From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
Marryat's
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From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
NetherlandsnounUS /ˈneðərləndz/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
not any; not one
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
an amount of time
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
on the contrary
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
re-appear
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From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
express in words
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
Snarley-yow
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From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Snarley-yow, or The Dog Fiend, by Captain Marryat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Snarley-yow", or "The Dog Fiend" was published in 1837, the eleventh book to flow from Marryat's pen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But no matter what is put in hand to do the dog in, he always somehow seems to survive, and to re-appear just as unattractive and nasty as ever.
at the time that
From this reading That might be enough for the story, but in addition it is set in a period of British history when the King was of Dutch origin, and so many of his courtiers, and officials in general, also hailed from the Netherlands.
which person or people
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could say that this book is a chronicle of the doings of various hopeless people, who are constantly being unkind to one another, and in particular, except for his owner, to the rather horrible dog.
