used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
carefully weighed
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
a female human offspring
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
enamelnounUS /ɪˈnæməl/
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
set up or found
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
GENEVAnounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
coins made of gold
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
handsomest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
Hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
jewellernoun
someone who makes jewelry
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
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 It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
name-plate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
shouldah-bags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
make square
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
dependable
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
the topmost one of two
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA A week after the runaway the handsomest collar that could be bought in town was fastened around Hero's neck.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had taken a long time to get it, for Mr. Sherman went to many shops before he found material that he considered good enough for the rescuer of his little daughter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
at the time that
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
a Caucasian
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
which person or people
From this reading Then the jeweller had to keep it several days while he engraved an inscription on the gold name-plate--an inscription that all who read might know what happened on a certain July day in the old Swiss town of Geneva.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Papa Jack!" exclaimed Lloyd, examining it with interest, "that is the same design that is on his blanket and shouldah-bags.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading On the under side of the collar was a stout link like the one on his old one, to which the flask could be fastened when he was harnessed for service, and on the upper side, finely wrought in enamel, was a red cross on a white square.
