used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
in addition
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Artemis was white and brown and Apollo was white and black.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
Artemisnoun
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Artemis was white and brown and Apollo was white and black.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Artemis was white and brown and Apollo was white and black.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Artemis was white and brown and Apollo was white and black.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
the first light of day
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
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 They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
Fiona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
set up or found
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
kennelsnounUS /ˈkenəlz/
plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
staying power
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
not any; not one
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
pawedverbUS /pɔːd/
past form of “paw” — scrape with the paws
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
settersnounUS /ˈsetərz/
plural of “setter” — one who sets written material into type
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
carry out
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
Urchin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
at the time that
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
in or at the place that
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading The two setters stood on their hind legs to greet her, and pawed at the bars, whining and dancing with joy.
a Caucasian
From this reading Artemis was white and brown and Apollo was white and black.
which person or people
From this reading She understood that she must take advantage both of the night frost and the habits of the keeper, who was apt to lie in bed awhile when no one was about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They also discussed the question of catching a woodcock; with the result that Fiona was up at dawn and off to the kennels behind the big house, where the Urchin's father kept his dogs.
WOODCOCKnounUS /ˈwʊdkɑːk/
game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe
From this reading THE KING OF THE WOODCOCK That night Fiona told her father that she believed she had found the way to go.
