used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
BlazersnounUS /ˈbleɪzərz/
plural of “blazer” — lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
Dan
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From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
take in solid food
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
Evangeline
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From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
GalwaynounUS /ˈɡɑːlweɪ/
a port city in western Ireland on Galway Bay
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
glissaded
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From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
hen-house
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From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
Jim
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From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
Minkie
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From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
MolenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
mongoosesnounUS /ˈmɑːŋɡuːsəz/
plural of “mongoose” — agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
morning-room
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From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
any competition
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
done under pressure
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
carry out
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
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 THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
Tibbie
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From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
Tommy
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From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading He says they eat crocodiles' eggs, and are therefore held in high regard by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians, judged by their treatment of cats, are evidently a sensible race.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
at the time that
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE MAN'S WAY _Told by Tibbie, the Cat_ As this record of events at Dale End now enters on a phase demanding intelligence of a somewhat high order for its recital, I take up the tale at a point where Dan becomes incoherent.
which person or people
From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
Willoughby
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From this reading I had heard of mongooses from Tommy Willoughby, who lives in our road, as he had come across them when the Colonel commanded the Galway Blazers at Alexandria.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I admit I was greatly interested myself when Minkie, without waiting for Evangeline to do up her blouse, glissaded down the stair rail and rushed the cage into the morning-room.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there are no crocodiles' eggs at Dale End, fresh ones, that is, so I pity this poor stranger if Jim or Mole catches him dining in the hen-house.
