Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

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

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

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

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

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From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

third-person singular of “bare” — lay bare

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

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From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

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

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

in an idle manner

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

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

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

go away from a place

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

staying power

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

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From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

not any; not one

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

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From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

filling again by supplying what has been used up

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

moving with great haste

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

in a sedate manner

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

the season of growth

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

dependable

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

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

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

plural of “thumb” — the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

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

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

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From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

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From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

a violent disturbance

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

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

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

the act of using

From this reading Then mother's old tom-cat, _Trouncer_, slowly rising, stretches his limbs, and bares his claws, making ready for what is to come, but not, me-thinks, with much alacrity for the conflict, for rats have teeth, as _Trouncer_ knows--ay, and can use them to much purpose.

precisely as stated

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Therefore _Trouncer_, making belief to be brave, as is the custom both of cats and of others that walk on two legs, and have thumbs to their fore-paws, gathers himself to the spring, but springs not.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But, on a sudden, what a turmoil, what a rising of maids, what a jumping on chairs, what a drawing up of gowns, and what a scurrying!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Although I had, for the most part, so very stout an appetite that my bowl stood always first for the refilling, I had no desire for my food that day, but idly sat and stirred, and the burden of my thoughts wore deeply inward with the dwelling of my mind on this view and on that of it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For, out of a corner, comes the great brown rat, gliding sedately, and never so much as asking by your leave or with your leave.