used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
any thing at all
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
Caro's
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From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
clothing in general
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
at any time
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
gate-post
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From this reading GOODBY Trolley sat on the gate-post.
a long fixed look
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
GOODBYnounUS /ˈɡʊdbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOODBY Trolley sat on the gate-post.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
handsomer
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From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOODBY Trolley sat on the gate-post.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading GOODBY Trolley sat on the gate-post.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOODBY Trolley sat on the gate-post.
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 If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
to-day
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From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
TrolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading GOODBY Trolley sat on the gate-post.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He had been decidedly upset in his mind that morning at finding an open trunk in Caro’s room, and clothes scattered about on chairs and on the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course he did not know what this meant, but to the cat mind anything unusual is objectionable, and it made him unhappy.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading If possible he was handsomer than ever, for the frosty weather had made his coat thick and fluffy, besides this he wore his new collar.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His eyes were wide open to-day, and he looked out on the world with a solemn questioning gaze.
