used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
don't
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From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
divisible by two
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
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 I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
express the need or desire for
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading I have finally granted his request, for I have spent many an hour in relating my thrilling adventures to him and am sure that he has enjoyed them and even profited by them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
male cat
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
the act of using
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
(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 Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
at the time that
From this reading So says my nephew Tom to me when he comes in and finds me sitting in a brown study before a comfortable fire.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus have I been persuaded to write this little book in the hope that it will be interesting to people as well as to cats.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of course I am only a cat, but I have tried to be a good one, and I think that a good cat is of more use in the world than a bad human being.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Uncle, why don't you write the story of your life?"
