used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading My uncle was seated before his desk in the act of loading a revolver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading My uncle was seated before his desk in the act of loading a revolver.
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 He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Somewhat surprised, I turned the handle and looked in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
kennelsnounUS /ˈkenəlz/
plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading My uncle was seated before his desk in the act of loading a revolver.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Somewhat surprised, I turned the handle and looked in.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
Princep
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From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
pure-bred
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From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading My uncle was seated before his desk in the act of loading a revolver.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading My uncle was seated before his desk in the act of loading a revolver.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
setternounUS /ˈsetər/
one who sets written material into type
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat surprised, I turned the handle and looked in.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Somewhat surprised, I turned the handle and looked in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Somewhat surprised, I turned the handle and looked in.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle was seated before his desk in the act of loading a revolver.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As I passed the study I noticed a light coming from under the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That night, before I retired to my room, I took a lantern, went out to the kennels and brought in Princep, a pure-bred Irish setter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
at the time that
From this reading He was a dog of exceptional intelligence, and when I spoke to him, explaining the reason of his presence indoors, he seemed to know instinctively what was required of him.
