Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

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

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

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

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

past form of “burgeon” — grow and flourish

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

rural regions

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

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

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

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 When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

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 The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

a boy or man

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

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

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

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

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

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

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

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

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

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

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

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

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let me be plain!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

held dear

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let me be plain!

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

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

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

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

invade in great numbers

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Let me be plain!

participate in games or sport

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

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

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

To recall to mind.

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

only a very short time before

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

(of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

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

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

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

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

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

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

lacking teeth

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

extremely wicked

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

at the time that

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

which person or people

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

belonging to which person

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The countryside, too, in my opinion, would be more peaceful of a summer afternoon were it not overrun with dogs.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When a dog assumes the cozy habits of the cat without laying off his nobler nature, he is my friend.

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

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

but in spite of that

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You remember the fellow in the play who would have loved war had they not digged villainous saltpetre from the harmless earth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I myself like dogs--sleepy dogs blinking in the firelight, friendly dogs with wagging tails, young dogs in their first puppyhood with their teeth scarce sprouted, whose jaws have not yet burgeoned into danger, and old dogs, too, who sun themselves and give forth hollow, toothless, reassuring sounds.