used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
at or in the front
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
Carline
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From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
Craddock
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From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
the act of giving
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
sheep-dog
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From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
sheepdognoun
any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Presently Rex turned the corner leading into the High Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
which person or people
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MISSING BIRDS LEFT to themselves and with the big sheepdog as an entertaining companion, Craddock and Carline settled down to their new task.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After breakfast on the following morning, Peter went shopping, accompanied by Rex, who had accepted the Sea Scout as his temporary master without any apparent hesitation.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading According to his wont the big sheep-dog trotted on ahead, occasionally giving a backward glance to reassure himself that Peter was following.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading It was a decidedly novel experience to be "on their own" on a yacht in entirely strange surroundings.
