used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
in addition
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
any thing at all
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
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 It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
dominateverbUS /ˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
easy-going
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From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
set up or found
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
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 It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
LinksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
social deportment
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
placated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
without much difficulty
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading I encouraged also a species of fear which I found my conduct had created.
strictnessnoun
conscientious attention to rules and details
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
except if; if not
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
at the time that
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading THE CHIEF IS PLEASED My indignation having produced a wholesome effect, I decided not to be placated readily by anything, and determined thereafter to maintain a certain strictness which should compel a greater respect.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was high time, I knew, to dominate the creatures, unless I was willing that they should dominate me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not entirely a human characteristic for a creature to grow too familiar when treated with easy-going indulgence, for I have often seen dogs and other animals impose on good nature with manners almost insolent.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For several days I treated the Links somewhat harshly, requiring much work on the boat and on more of the arrows.
