used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
antelopes
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From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
for the reason that
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
bosch-katte
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From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
bush-cat
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From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
CATSnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
for more time
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
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 SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
the local environment
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
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 But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
on the contrary
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
SERVALnoun
slender long-legged African wildcat having large untufted ears and tawny black-spotted coat
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
without speaking
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
stumpyadjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it appears to prey chiefly upon the smaller antelopes, creeping silently up to them as they are grazing, and springing upon them so suddenly that they never know that they are in danger until they are struck down.
veldtnoun
elevated open grassland in southern Africa
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SERVAL Unfortunately, although this is quite a common animal in many parts of Africa, we know very little about its habits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
in or at the place that
From this reading In South Africa, where it is a good deal more numerous than it is in the northern parts of the continent, the Dutch call the serval the _bosch-katte_, or "bush-cat," because it looks like a rather big cat, and lives in the thick bushy parts of the veldt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE SMALLER CATS The smaller members of the cat tribe include many interesting animals of which our readers, if not already informed concerning them, will be glad to learn something.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It is a pretty animal, and would be prettier still if its short, stumpy tail were a little longer, for its fur is bright golden yellow, marked with dark spots, some of which run into one another, and so form stripes.
