used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
consider'ble
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From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
don't
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From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
take in solid food
From this reading I never saw the kitty after she eat her supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
kittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading I never saw the kitty after she eat her supper.
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 "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
full of life and energy
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
on one occasion
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
porgies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
rightfullyadverbUS /ˈraɪtfəli/
by right
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
cut with a saw
From this reading I never saw the kitty after she eat her supper.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
slicedadjectiveUS /slaɪst/
prepared by cutting
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I never saw the kitty after she eat her supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
interact in a certain way
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
two times
From this reading I was on deck consider'ble, for the schooner pitched lively, and once or twice she dragged her anchor.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I remember I gave her some milk,--I used to buy her a pint once in a while for a treat; I don't know but she might have gone off on a cake of ice, but it did seem as if she had too much sense for that.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading "I never rightfully knew; it was in Salem harbor, and a windy night.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What became of your cat?" asked Kate, after a pause, during which our friend sliced away at the porgies.
