adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
Analostan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
CatsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading She got there to find it shut up and deserted.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
garbage-cans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She got there to find it shut up and deserted.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
PussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She got there to find it shut up and deserted.
Slummers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading It meant a famine in the land, and Pussy, after standing it a few days, was reduced to seeking her other home on Fifth Avenue.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew some of its trails; but once there, was unpleasantly surprised to find the place swarming with Cats that, like herself, were driven from their old grounds, and when the garbage-cans came out there were several Slummers at each.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the sun came up she sought for cover.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An adjoining block still stood with little change, and the Royal Analostan retired to that.
