Chapter XXI

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

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

later than; following

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

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

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

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

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

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

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine

From this reading _CIRCE_.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

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

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

beyond normal limits

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

an opening into or through something

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

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

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

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

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

making no sound

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

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

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

by chance

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

shod with slippers

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

with low volume

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

not in physical motion

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

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

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

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

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading There was meditation in the noiseless tread of his slippered feet, and he rubbed his hands thoughtfully, one over the other.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

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

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

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

From this reading On Monday morning Mr. Wallowby was the first to appear in the breakfast-room,--an unusual circumstance.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

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

From this reading His enquiries after Peter's health were solicitous and tender, and the regret and disappointment at his being still confined to his room, perhaps excessive, considering his strong recommendations over-night, that the patient should keep his bed altogether next day, and, by making a regular lay up of it, get well the sooner.

during the time that

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So, a reflective cat will softly move her paws and undulate her tail, while she is planning her next raid on a neighbouring mouse hole.