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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
Alice
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From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This etext was produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy January 1955.
one or some or every or all without specification
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
Dobie
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From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
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 Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
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divisible by two
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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FantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy January 1955.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
gophersnounUS /ˈɡoʊfərz/
plural of “gopher” — a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
an established custom
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
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JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
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past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
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 Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
McNearby
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From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Alice knew that Dobie was a good dog, even if he did have an alarming habit of hunting down rabbits and gophers.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy January 1955.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
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
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way he was sneaking up to the house she knew he had killed something.
at the time that
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But one day he brought her-- Alice McNearby was washing breakfast dishes and looking out the kitchen window at the November sky when she first spied Dobie.
