used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
in addition
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
Cavies
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From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
chatsnounUS /tʃæts/
plural of “chat” — an informal conversation
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The selection of a suitable place comes first.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
at any time
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The selection of a suitable place comes first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
GuineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
how
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From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
a boy or man
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
engage in
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
not any; not one
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
PETSnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
PigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The selection of a suitable place comes first.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
continue talking
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
rodentnounUS /ˈroʊdənt/
relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The selection of a suitable place comes first.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The selection of a suitable place comes first.
express a supposition
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
express in words
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Cavies are extremely clean in their habits, very handsome in colour, and if their little houses are kept clean there is no disagreeable smell from them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
which person or people
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Some who ought to know better have said that cavies are very dull, stupid little animals, but I entirely disagree with this, as will also the lad who has kept them for ever so short a time; they are bright, intelligent little fellows, and most pleasant to make pets of, and although they belong to the rodent or rat family are not the least vicious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PETS $Cavies or Guinea Pigs.$--In starting these little chats, suppose we commence with cavies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now before you buy your "guineas" you should build and furnish their house, and I will proceed to tell you how to do this.
