Chapter VII · They Fought Like Cats and Dogs!

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

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

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

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

any thing at all

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

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

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

disposed to attack

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

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

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

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

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

an opposing military force

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

the act of giving

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

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

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

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

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

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

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

and nothing more

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading There had been a discussion as to the best way of attacking the enemy, and Wutz-Butz, as General of the Cats, was giving his opinion.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

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

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

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

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

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

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “There is only one way to catch anything, and that is: Pounce on it!”

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

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading If the Purrers wished to attack there could not be a better time than the present to do so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Brindle had early made her way to Dog Corners, and returned with the report that on this day the majority of the dogs were to be away from their village on a hunting trip.

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

From this reading Wutz-Butz was the speaker; he was addressing his soldiers, drawn up before him, ready for the fray.