used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
anew
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
(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 All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
CATSnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
eyeballnounUS /ˈaɪbɔːl/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
opinion or judgment
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
and nothing more
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
slitsnounUS /slɪts/
plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Look at them again toward evening, when the twilight is just beginning to creep on, and you will see that the pupils are a good deal bigger, occupying nearly half the eyeball.
the act of using
From this reading First of all, their eyes are intended for use chiefly by night.
precisely as stated
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
at the time that
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LARGER CATS Now we come to the beasts of prey, foremost among which stand the members of the great cat tribe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading All these animals have their bodies formed in a very wonderful way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you look at a cat's eyes during broad daylight, when the sun is shining, you will notice that the pupils, through which she sees, are nothing more than mere narrow slits in the middle.
