past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
any thing at all
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
(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 "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
crosslyadverb
in an ill-natured manner
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Puss looked down at his feet.
divisible by two
From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Puss looked down at his feet.
set up or found
From this reading "Perhaps," he answered, "but I have found my boots most helpful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Perhaps," he answered, "but I have found my boots most helpful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps," he answered, "but I have found my boots most helpful.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading "Perhaps," he answered, "but I have found my boots most helpful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Puss looked down at his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Puss looked down at his feet.
a large number or amount
From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Perhaps," he answered, "but I have found my boots most helpful.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps," he answered, "but I have found my boots most helpful.
PussnounUS /pʊs/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
pussy-cat
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From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
red-topped
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From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
they'd
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From this reading "Indeed they would!" answered the pussy-cat; "they'd be lots better even than red-topped boots."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
hard to endure
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
precisely as stated
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I'm not trying to do anything," replied the pussy-cat, crossly, "but I was wishing I had wings."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "They would be very nice," replied Puss, Jr., reflectively; "they would be most convenient at times."
