used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
AdorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
next to; at the side of
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
caninenounUS /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
chastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
ChumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
condignadjective
fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
dislodgedverbUS /dɪˈslɑːdʒd/
past form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
at any time
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
for a limitless time
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
JEFFERSONnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
LackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
a light shade of red
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
prickled
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From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the act of punishing
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
puzzledly
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From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
shamedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪmd/
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
doomed to extinction
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
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 Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
a special situation
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
push forcefully
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
trammeled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading UNCLE JEFFERSON A red rose, while ever a thing of beauty, is not invariably a joy forever.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white bulldog, as he plodded along the sunny highway, was sunk in depression.
which person or people
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Being trammeled by the limitations of a canine horizon, he could not understand the whims of Adorable Ones met by the way, who seemed so glad to see him that they threw both arms about him, and then tied to his neck irksome colored weeds that prickled and scratched and would not be dislodged.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Lacking a basis of painful comparison, since he had never had a tin can tied to his tail, he accepted it as condign punishment and was puzzledly wretched.
wriggled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was a chastened and shamed Chum who at length wriggled stealthily into the seat of the stranded automobile beside his master and thrust a dirty pink nose into his palm.
