used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
eagerly desirous
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
characterized by great determination
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
KittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
mewing
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From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
MittensnounUS /ˈmɪtənz/
plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
Moppetnoun
a little girl (usually one you are fond of)
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
on one occasion
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
Tabitha
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From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
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 Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
male cat
From this reading She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom.
Twitchit
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From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On baking day she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Kitten.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
at any time that; every time that
From this reading She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief!
which person or people
From this reading Author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" etc. Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent.
