absorbingly
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From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
any thing at all
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
bloodhoundsnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
a youthful male person
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
caninenounUS /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
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 bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
Goslingnoun
young goose
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
as might be expected
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
in other respects or ways
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
resentsverbUS /rɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
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 The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The bloodhound is one of the most dignified of dogs, and resents anything in the nature of familiarity by strangers.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The stories told by his master of his other exploits, and of what had been done by his kind on Long Island and elsewhere, were absorbingly interesting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He belonged to the finest breed of bloodhounds in the world and had given an illustration of that gift of his species which approaches the miraculous.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As young Burton remarked, his study of this canine species had given him more knowledge than could have been the case otherwise, and he naturally did most of the talking on that cool August night in front of the bungalow.
ZipverbUS /zɪp/
close with a zipper
From this reading It may be said that Zip had become the hero of the Boy Scout camp on Gosling Lake.
