used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
Carabas
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From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “Tell your master,” said the King, “that I thank him, and that he has given me great pleasure.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Tell your master,” said the King, “that I thank him, and that he has given me great pleasure.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Tell your master,” said the King, “that I thank him, and that he has given me great pleasure.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
PussnounUS /pʊs/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
sireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
express in speech
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
express in words
From this reading “Tell your master,” said the King, “that I thank him, and that he has given me great pleasure.”
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Tell your master,” said the King, “that I thank him, and that he has given me great pleasure.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
on a floor above
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
warrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Scarcely had he lain down before his wish was fulfilled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Proud of his prey, he went with it to the palace and asked to speak with the King.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A rash and foolish young rabbit jumped headlong into his bag, and Master Puss immediately drew close the strings, and killed him without mercy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was shown upstairs into the King’s apartment, and making a low bow, said to him: “I have brought you, sire, a rabbit from the warren of my Lord the Marquis of Carabas [for that was the title which he was pleased to give his master], which he has commanded me to present to your Majesty with the assurance of his respect.”
