used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
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 It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
FIGURINGnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
he's
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From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
and nothing more
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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M'Graw
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
Neale
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NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
O'Neil
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
peltverbUS /pelt/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
having a point
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
male cat
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
precisely as stated
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT Of course Ike M'Graw could see for himself very easily that Tom Jonah had a nose.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He, in fact, wanted to know if Tom Jonah was keen on the scent, and Neale answered him to that end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We think he's got a pretty good nose, Mr. M'Graw, for a Newfoundland.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So Neale O'Neil knew that the man meant something a little different from what he said.
woodsman's
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From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading It was pointed just then at the fox pelt in the old woodsman's hands, and was wrinkled as the dog sniffed at the skin.
