used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other 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 The exceptions were, I believe, all dogs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
in a state of sleep
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The exceptions were, I believe, all dogs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other 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 exceptions were, I believe, all dogs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
divisible by two
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
set up or found
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
how
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From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The exceptions were, I believe, all dogs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
for more time
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
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 Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
the force of workers available
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
win a victory over
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not pretend to explain, how it came about that dogs remained awake longer than other animals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The exceptions were, I believe, all dogs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Many horses were overcome in the streets and lay down where they were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREAT SLEEP On that day the animals in London fell asleep with few exceptions.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The reason may be that dogs have some quality in them which is superior even to the qualities found in man, for there is a sweetness in the nature of dogs that is rare in men and women.
