used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE SAGACIOUS CAT.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
Minnie
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From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
Minnie's
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From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
pussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
unusual or striking
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
SAGACIOUSadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading THE SAGACIOUS CAT.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
plural of “story” — 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 It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was a beautifully bound book, containing many interesting stories on her favorite subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAGACIOUS CAT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She could not rest until she had persuaded Ida to read it to her.
someone who visits
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
at the time that
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next evening, when Mr. Lee returned home, he gave Minnie a small parcel, which he told her was a present from their late visitor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Two of the incidents are so remarkable, that I shall quote them to close my book on Minnie's pet cat, hoping my young readers will be encouraged by these stories to be kind to pussy, and indeed to all the creatures that God has made.
