And in that town a dog was found, As many dogs there be, Both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, And curs of low degree.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In that town, many different types of dogs were found, from mongrels to hounds. It highlights the variety of dogs present in the area.
- In plain terms
- There were many different kinds of dogs in that town.
- What can you take from it?
- A place can have a wide variety of similar things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we categorize animals?
- What does the presence of many dogs say about a town?
Another view
Listing types does not explain their value or purpose.
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