used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
well in the past; former
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
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 When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
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 Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
the act of departing
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
for more time
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
Nora
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From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
on one occasion
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
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 When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
except if; if not
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Jack Wade was sorrowful no longer, and Rover was himself once more.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
look attentively
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Somehow, Rover had a better instinct in sniffing danger than most dogs, and when there was the least intimation of danger or trouble Rover scented it very early, and generally conveyed the news to those about him in his own good way.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nora gradually regained her old strength, and after a few weeks had passed she was going about doing her domestic duties as before.
at the time that
From this reading When the good dog saw Wade coming through the gate he began wagging his tail and showing by other signs that he was as happy as the human beings about him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Wade departed for his own cabin Rover would accompany him, sometimes halfway, sometimes the entire distance, as if he believed harm would come to his friend unless he kept close watch over him.
