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

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

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

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

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

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Which Buddie?” asked the Laziest Beaver.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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 LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

set up or found

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

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

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “This is Buddie,” said the Yellow Dog, presenting her.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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

From this reading “This is Buddie,” said the Yellow Dog, presenting her.

and nothing more

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

superlative of “lazy” — moving slowly and gently

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

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

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

not any; not one

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “This is Buddie,” said the Yellow Dog, presenting her.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

move upward

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “This is Buddie,” said the Yellow Dog, presenting her.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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 THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “This is Buddie,” said the Yellow Dog, presenting her.

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

From this reading He nodded pleasantly as Colonel and Buddie approached, but made no attempt to rise for a more formal greeting.

in deplorable condition

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

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

From this reading “Which Buddie?” asked the Laziest Beaver.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, just Buddie.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE LAZIEST BEAVER They found the Laziest Beaver at home--just as Colonel, the Yellow Dog, had promised--lying in the sun in front of his tumble-down dwelling, and fanning himself with lazy flaps of his broad tail.