used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
absencesnounUS /ˈæbsənsɪz/
plural of “absence” — the state of being absent
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
annoysverbUS /əˈnɔɪz/
third-person singular of “annoy” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
from appearances alone
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
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 His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
growlsnounUS /ɡraʊlz/
plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
Katchin
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From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
easily agitated
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
and nothing more
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
Quinton
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From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
reasonlessadjective
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
rough-hairedadjective
having hair that feels rough
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
startlesnounUS /ˈstɑːrtəlz/
plural of “startle” — a sudden involuntary movement
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eleanor notices after that night Carol becomes nervous and irritable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LET US BE OPEN AS THE DAY.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
at the time that
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
whereever
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From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
a Caucasian
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His absences are more frequent, but whereever he goes he takes the dog with him for protection.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eleanor often sits with Elizabeth Katchin when Quinton is out, and wonders what she would do without the companionship of this one white woman.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though only a rough-haired terrier, it seems to guard him; yet the constant recurrence of apparently reasonless growls and barks startles and annoys him.
