used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
bayedverbUS /beɪd/
past form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
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 From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
Eisenkopf
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From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
one or the other of two
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
else
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From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
Ironstrong
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From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
napkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
Quick-ear
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From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he rode through the opening he threw the cakes behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They bayed with joy at the sight of him, and as Peter turned to pat them, he beheld Eisenkopf at the edge of the fire, but the opening had closed up behind Peter, and he could not get through.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
at the time that
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the eighth morning he reached a fire so large that he could see nothing else on either side, but when he struck it with the napkins it parted, and stood on each hand like a wall.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Peter thanked her for her counsel, and was careful to do exactly all the old woman had told him.
World's-weight
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From this reading From each cake there sprang a huge dog, and he gave them the names of World’s-weight, Ironstrong, and Quick-ear.
