used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Isn’t that just about the worst luck in the world?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Clay asked, patting the dog on the head.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
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 Clay asked, patting the dog on the head.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Clay asked, patting the dog on the head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t that just about the worst luck in the world?
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
Joe
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From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
and nothing more
From this reading “Isn’t that just about the worst luck in the world?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Isn’t that just about the worst luck in the world?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
a particular point in time
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clay asked, patting the dog on the head.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Clay asked, patting the dog on the head.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
streamernounUS /ˈstriːmər/
light that streams
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clay stood dejectedly for a moment, his hands in his pockets, his eyes following the streamer of smoke which marked the progress of the inhospitable train.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the cabin door opened and a white bulldog with friendly eyes and a monster of a jaw walked forth in a dignified manner and sat down to look over the scenery.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Isn’t that just about the worst luck in the world?
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “Isn’t that just about the worst luck in the world?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of that, Captain Joe?”
