Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

a theatrical performer

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

in the past

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

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From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

of or relating to cats

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

a man of refinement

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

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

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

take greedily; take more than one's share

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

a message received and understood

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

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

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

rapid and indistinct speech

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

make reference to

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

not any; not one

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

not one, and not any

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

on one occasion

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

any competition

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

a person who sings

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

characterized by short periods of noisy commotion

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

express in words

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

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

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

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

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

precisely as stated

From this reading He burlesqued scenes from Italian operas, and probably at that time the squalling of a Cat was thought to be a very severe satire on the foreign singers.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

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

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

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

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

at the time that

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

which person or people

From this reading Mention has already been made of a Cat concert in Paris, but we should not forget that we once had an English actor of the name of Harris, who took part in the entertainments given by Foote at “the little Theatre,” who was called Cat Harris, in consequence of the talent he displayed in imitating the mewing of the feline race.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Only a year or two ago, however, I remember a music hall singer, since dead, who sang a song called the _Monkey and the Nuts_,--he being dressed something like a monkey;--with a peculiarly comic mewing and jabbering chorus.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The imitations of the singer I allude to (I think his name was McGown) were very good, and there was no occasion for him to tell you which was meant for the monkey and which the Cat, by no means superfluous information sometimes, when a young gentleman gives his notion of the voices of popular actors.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The since popular _Perfect Cure_ is the air of this song, slightly altered, in the same way that the _Whole Hog or none_ is altered from _Love’s young Dream_.