used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
ante-dated
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From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
ApplesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
the act of burning something
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
CatsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
Dan
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From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
DisplaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
take in solid food
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
FashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
FelineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
Foster-mothers
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From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
brought together in one place
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
HookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
How
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From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
Krapotkine's
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From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
immediately past
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
a unit of instruction
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
held up in the air
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
mangernounUS /ˈmeɪndʒər/
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
a form of address for a man
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
OperationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
PeculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
PerformingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
by chance
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
PussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
RabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — 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 _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
have in common
From this reading Henry Johnson happened in during the course of the evening and contributed his share to the general fund of entertainment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
SteamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
SuperstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
SurgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Cats are among the earliest animals domesticated by man,” said Mr. Graham, “but possibly they are ante-dated by the horse and dog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
TroupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Several feline anecdotes were related, and then the further consideration of the topic was postponed until the next evening, when Mr. Webb formed one of the party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
at the time that
From this reading As intimated in the last chapter, cats were the subject of conversation between Mr. Graham and his sons, after the story of the horse that lifted the cat out of his manger when he wanted to eat his oats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _Cats Among the Ancient Egyptians--Feline Peculiarities--Prince Krapotkine's Cat--Sailor s Superstitions About Cats--How a Cat Asked for a Surgical Operation--Steamboat Cats and their Travels--Display of Feline Gratitude--The Cat that Gathered Apples for Its Master--Putting Out a Fire--Cats as Foster-mothers for Rabbits, Foxes and Other Small Animals--Fishing with Hook and Line--Superstitions of Cats--Fashionable Cat Parties--How Dan saved the House from Burning--A wonderful Troupe of Performing Cats--The Lesson of Kindness to Pussy._
