aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
cannot
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From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
ChieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
devotesverbUS /dɪˈvoʊts/
third-person singular of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
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 We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
plural of “dog” — 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 "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
Ettrick
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From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
your parents
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
introducesverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
the act of departing politely
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
PeculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
unusual or striking
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
To recall to mind.
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
express in words
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
Shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
Sirrahnoun
formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
plural of “story” — 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 Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, Uncle Thomas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
precisely as stated
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
(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 We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of those which he relates about sheep are equally remarkable, and as he tells them in the same pleasing style, I think I cannot do better than read to you the chapter in 'The Shepherd's Calendar' which he devotes to this animal."
in the company of; together with
From this reading We remember very well his stories about Sirrah and Hector and Chieftain, and the old Shepherd's grief at parting with his dog."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I dare say, Boys, you have not forgotten the Ettrick Shepherd's wonderful stories about his dogs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Uncle Thomas introduces to the Notice of the Young Folks the Ettrick Shepherd's Stories about Sheep; and tells them some Interesting Stories about the Goat, and its Peculiarities.
