Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Who told you about a surprise party?”

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

possessing life

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

move or strike with a noise

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

in a cheerful manner

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

express in words

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

be seated

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Who told you about a surprise party?”

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

precisely as stated

From this reading He growled so pleasantly at that, that the Three Little Kittens got the very best rocking chair for him and the hair-cloth footstool, and said, “Sit here, grandpa, in the rocking chair by the fire.”

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

at the time that

From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY Old Mother Kit-Cat sat knitting as usual one evening and her needles went “click, click, click,” when “a rap-a-tap” was heard at the door and in walked Grandpa Growler saying, “A surprise party, a surprise party, Here I am alive and hearty.”

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Grandpa Growler replied, “I say such funny things most of the time, Whether I’m talking in prose or in rhyme.”

which person or people

From this reading Who told you about a surprise party?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Old Mother Kit-Cat’s eyes got as big as saucers and she said, “I am afraid you let the Cat out of the Bag that time Grandpa.