used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet here was a peaceful tabby.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading He wondered whether the Japanese liked pets.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He wondered whether the Japanese liked pets.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
Orme
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From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Yet here was a peaceful tabby.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He wondered whether the Japanese liked pets.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
purrverbUS /pɜːr/
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
in the near future
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
tabbynounUS /ˈtæbi/
a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black
From this reading Yet here was a peaceful tabby.
table-cover
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From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
throatyadjectiveUS /ˈθroʊti/
sounding as if pronounced low in the throat
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
having come into contact
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment he was startled, but the sound of a throaty purr, and the realization that his hand was resting on fur soon told him that his companion in hiding was a cat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what little he knew of Japanese character it did not seem to him consistent that they should care for animals.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He wondered whether the Japanese liked pets.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered whether the Japanese liked pets.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet here was a peaceful tabby.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading "FIND THE AMERICAN" As Orme let the table-cover fall back to its normal position and turned to get himself into a comfortable attitude, his hand touched something soft and yielding.
