used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
Annie
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From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
Annie's
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From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
clucked
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From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
having the place or position changed
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
donationnounUS /doʊˈneɪʃən/
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
gameyadjective
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
gymnasticadjectiveUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
a social unit living together
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
leetle
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From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
milkedverbUS /mɪlkt/
past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
quotanounUS /ˈkwoʊtə/
a prescribed number
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
roostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
SundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Meanwhile Chance lay gravely watching his master until Gentle Annie had been relieved of the full and creamy quota of her donation to the maintenance of the household.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
at the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT It was late in the evening when Sundown returned to his ranch.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sundown hastened to his "tame cow" and milked her while the four hens peeped and clucked from their roost, evidently disturbed by the light of the lantern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chance welcomed him with vocal and gymnastic abandon.
wolf-dog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the wolf-dog followed his master to the kitchen where they enjoyed, in separate dishes, Gentle Annie's warm contribution, together with broken bread and "a leetle salt to bring out the gamey flavor."
