used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
BlinksnounUS /blɪŋks/
small Indian lettuce of northern regions
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
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 Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
every person
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
a boy or man
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
long-leggedadjective
having long legs
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
Loudon
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From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
and nothing more
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
on the contrary
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
ROBverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading ROB.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was another one, a much larger fellow, named Rob.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading In time he filled out and became rather more shapely, but he was always an ungainly dog--"too big for his size," as Harry put it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blinks was not the only dog on the Loudon place.
which person or people
From this reading Rob was a big puppy, in the first place, and then he grew up to be a tall, long-legged dog, who was not only very fond of Harry and Kate, but of almost everybody else.
