in actual fact
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
equally
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "How do I know," replied he, "that I am Ralph Jobson?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And did you not permit him?" said De Vallance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do I know," replied he, "that I am Ralph Jobson?
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 He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
Eustace
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From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And did you not permit him?" said De Vallance.
how
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From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How do I know," replied he, "that I am Ralph Jobson?
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
Jobson
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From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
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 He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How do I know," replied he, "that I am Ralph Jobson?
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
an old word for “no”
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And did you not permit him?" said De Vallance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "And did you not permit him?" said De Vallance.
Ralph
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From this reading "How do I know," replied he, "that I am Ralph Jobson?
re-appearance
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From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "How do I know," replied he, "that I am Ralph Jobson?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And did you not permit him?" said De Vallance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
Vallance
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From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He reminded Jobson that dogs were often extremely alike, and inquired how he knew that this actually belonged to Eustace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The affectionate Jobson burst into tears as he spoke, while De Vallance was extremely struck at the re-appearance of the animal.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why it knew me, and seemed to wag its tail; nay, made as though it would lick my hand."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And did you not permit him?" said De Vallance.
