used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A monkey has feelings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
boa-constrictor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading So Tricky devoted himself exclusively to the sheep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading So Tricky devoted himself exclusively to the sheep.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A monkey has feelings.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A monkey has feelings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So Tricky devoted himself exclusively to the sheep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
pump-handle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading So Tricky devoted himself exclusively to the sheep.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
shepherdedverbUS /ˈʃepərdɪd/
past form of “shepherd” — watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Tricky devoted himself exclusively to the sheep.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
be standing; be upright
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three days after the monkey had been 'hanged' it did not come near the shepherd or his house.
bound or secured closely
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
TrickyadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪki/
not to be trusted
From this reading So Tricky devoted himself exclusively to the sheep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the space of three days, with the invaluable aid of the pump-handle, Tricky shepherded that flock.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To be nearly hanged is bad enough, but to have a boa-constrictor and a pump-handle tied to your neck is more than any self-respecting animal would stand.
