Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the service the old church was crowded to its doors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Its work had been singularly well done.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

attack viciously and ferociously

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading At the service the old church was crowded to its doors.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading At the service the old church was crowded to its doors.

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

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Its work had been singularly well done.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the service the old church was crowded to its doors.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

brought together in one place

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

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

From this reading Its work had been singularly well done.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

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

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its work had been singularly well done.

full of or producing joy

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

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

From this reading At the service the old church was crowded to its doors.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

a temporary police force

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading At the service the old church was crowded to its doors.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Its work had been singularly well done.

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

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

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

From this reading RENUNCIATION The grim posse that gathered in haste that afternoon did not ride far.

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

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

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

From this reading Next day the major was carried to his final rest in the myrtled shadow of St. Andrew's.

very cordial

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

(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 Its work had been singularly well done.

cry weakly or softly

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

a Caucasian

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

belonging to which person

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Its work had been singularly well done.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading It brought back to Damory Court, however, a white bulldog whose broken leg made his would-be joyful bark trail into a sad whimper as his owner took him into welcoming arms.