Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

later than; following

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

have

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

(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 "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

a youthful male person

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

the first light of day

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

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 The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

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 Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

divisible by two

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

not easily irritated

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

go away from a place

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

not any; not one

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is, indeed, a noble animal," said Mr. Campbell, patting its head.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

the act of using

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

precisely as stated

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The next morning, a little after daybreak, Martin and John made their appearance, leading the magnificent dog which Captain Sinclair had given to John.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like most large dogs, Oscar appeared to be very good-tempered, and treated the snarling and angry looks of the other dogs with perfect contempt.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "It's a fine creature," observed Malachi, "a wolf would stand no chance against him, and even a bear would have more on its hands than it could well manage I expect; but, come here, boy," said the old hunter to John, leading the dog outside of the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You'd better leave the dog, John," said Malachi, "the crittur will be of use here, but of no good to us."