Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY WILLIAM HEMMINGWAY.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The sport of steamship-hunting is the finest I ever enjoyed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

at any time

From this reading The sport of steamship-hunting is the finest I ever enjoyed.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The sport of steamship-hunting is the finest I ever enjoyed.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

the act of departing

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BY WILLIAM HEMMINGWAY.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading JOYS OF THE STEAMSHIP HUNT.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The sport of steamship-hunting is the finest I ever enjoyed.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading JOYS OF THE STEAMSHIP HUNT.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

in the recent past

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

for more time

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

a native or inhabitant of Malta

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

not any; not one

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOYS OF THE STEAMSHIP HUNT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

plural of “pussy” — obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The sport of steamship-hunting is the finest I ever enjoyed.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading JOYS OF THE STEAMSHIP HUNT.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The sport of steamship-hunting is the finest I ever enjoyed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading But as the pussies purr in good-fellowship together, you will hear them ask each other (if you can understand the cat language), "Are you going to the club this evening?" and "Shall I see you at the 'show' next fall?"

at the time that

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BY WILLIAM HEMMINGWAY.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So that hereafter when a proud-looking Angora goes to call on a Maltese friend, the question no longer will be: "How many birds have you killed lately?" or, "How do you find your milk these days?"