used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
cannot
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From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Many factors had contributed to the result.
ELLISnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
any strong feeling
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Many factors had contributed to the result.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
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 Many factors had contributed to the result.
McGUIRE
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From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
modifyverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪ/
make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
predatoryadjectiveUS /ˈpredətɔːri/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
Pumess
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From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Many factors had contributed to the result.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
StressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading The Great American Pumess is a feline of another stripe.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stress of experience and emotion has been known to modify sensibly her predatory characteristics.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
WAKESnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading McGUIRE ELLIS WAKES UP On implication of the Highest Authority we have it that the leopard cannot change his spots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the very beautiful specimen of the genus which, from time to time, we have had occasion to study in these pages, there had taken place, in a few short months, an alteration so considerable as to be almost revolutionary.
