used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
bewailed
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From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
Crowninshield
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From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
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 Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
hundredthnounUS /ˈhʌndrədθ/
position 100 in a countable series of things
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
kennelsnounUS /ˈkenəlz/
plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
a boy or man
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
LOLA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
and nothing more
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
PeeksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peek” — a secret look
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
in the near future
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
that is looked for
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
express in speech
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
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 Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If they could only speak we should soon know what has happened," bewailed the lad to Mrs. Crowninshield, as for the hundredth time they searched every nook and corner for a clue to the mystery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every dog of the lot was barking furiously and with gleaming eyes and tail erect striving to communicate tidings of importance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had not Walter scented trouble he would soon have been made aware of it by the excitement that prevailed in the Peeks' kennels.
an affirmative
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF LOLA Yes, Lola was gone; there could be no question about that.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet bark as they might, the message they sought to voice remained, alas, untold.
