used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
administeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
completely unclothed
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
next to; at the side of
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
Bombastes
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From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
Cat-owners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
CatsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
CuriositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
dauntverbUS /dɔːnt/
cause to lose courage
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
apart from; not including
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
Furioso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
mopeverbUS /moʊp/
move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
nine-tenths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
physicnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
PoorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
PussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
be seated
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
dependable
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _Of Pussy Poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cats’-meat Trade._ “So sickly Cats neglect their fur attire, And sit and mope beside the kitchen fire.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
at the time that
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
wisping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Put on a pair of stout gloves, and then with a firm hand open the animal’s mouth wide!”
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading “Have ready a large cloth and wrap the patient therein, wisping the cloth round and round her body, so that every part of her, except the head, is well enveloped.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Bombastes Furioso._ A writer on Cats, when speaking of the necessity of administering physic in certain cases, says that the bare thought of so doing is sufficient to daunt at least nine-tenths of the lady Cat-owners of the kingdom; and gives these directions to assist the timid fair one in her arduous task:--
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Any one may then hold it between their knees, while you complete the operation.
