used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It was her morning amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
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From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
flame-coloredadjective
having the brilliant orange-red color of flames
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
the act of giving
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
green-eyedadjective
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was her morning amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was her morning amusement.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was her morning amusement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading She reached out a quick paw and patted the water, flinging showers of sparkling drops on her sleek fur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her morning amusement.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the meantime, the flashing, golden things in the clear water aroused an ancient instinct.
at the time that
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which There is Much Said of Marriage and of Giving in Marriage._ EVE'S green-eyed cat sat on a chair and watched the flame-colored fishes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When her mistress came down she would have her cream and her nap.
