used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DHOLE First of all, there is a dog which is known by three different names.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
DHOLEnounUS /doʊl/
fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs
From this reading THE DHOLE First of all, there is a dog which is known by three different names.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
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 THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
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 THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DHOLE First of all, there is a dog which is known by three different names.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DHOLE First of all, there is a dog which is known by three different names.
jackals
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From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE DHOLE First of all, there is a dog which is known by three different names.
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 Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading THE DHOLE First of all, there is a dog which is known by three different names.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
express in words
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
express in words
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DOG TRIBE Next in order comes the great tribe of the dogs, which includes altogether about forty different animals.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading But besides the tame dogs there are two or three wild dogs in the dog tribe, several wolves, several jackals, and several foxes; and many of them are very interesting creatures.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, if we were to say all that might be said about them, they would want a very big book all to themselves; and fortunately there are many good books about domestic dogs that readers who desire them can easily get.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We are not speaking of domestic dogs, for we have not space in which to tell you about those.
