Word Finder - pet

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An animal kept as a companion.

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(by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)

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One who is excessively loyal to a superior.

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Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

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To stroke or fondle (an animal).

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To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

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Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.

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To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.

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His daughter was petted and spoiled.

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To be a pet.

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To be peevish; to sulk.

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Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.

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The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory.

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Kept or treated as a pet.

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pet rock

He's a regular pet now.

She kneeled down to pet the cat.

Pierre had managed to start a conversation with the abbe about the balance of power, and the latter, evidently interested by the young man's simple-minded eagerness, was explaining his pet theory.

Half the cars down there have USA license plates, and the models are so new they practically still have the family pet in the back seat.

The fact is that I left my little pet in my dressing-room lying asleep upon the table; and you must have stolen in without my knowing it.

Victor drawled, "Hmm, seems your pet is important to you… I believe you both know the lovely Cassandra."

Perhaps the ants derive from these seemingly useless guests the same satisfaction as we obtain by keeping pet animals.

In the Malay Peninsula the blood of a murdered man must be put in a bottle and prayers said over; after seven days of this worship a sound is heard and the operator puts his finger into the bottle for the polong, as the demon is called, to suck; it will fly through the air in the shape of an exceedingly diminutive female figure, and is always preceded by its pet, the pelesit, in the shape of a grasshopper.

It was only when the impossibility of realizing the "Northern Accord" became patent that his influence began to wane, and Russia sacrificed millions of roubles fruitlessly in the endeavour to carry out his pet scheme.

On a second voyage, in 1556, Chancellor was drowned; and three subsequent voyages, led by Stephen Burrough, Arthur Pet and Charles Jackman, in small craft of 50 tons and under, carried on an examination of the straits which lead into the Kara sea.

The cloths quickly wipe away dander, dirt, loose hair, dust and odor leaving your pet clean and fresh smelling.

The children were inclined to be frightened by the sight of the small animal, which reminded them of the bears; but Dorothy reassured them by explaining that Eureka was a pet and could do no harm even if she wished to.

When he had made them all disappear again Ozma declared she was sorry they were gone, for she wanted one of them to pet and play with.

Where did you find my missing pet, Nick Chopper?

My son wants a pet frog for Christmas, but I'd rather have a cat than an amphibian.

The more important places of northern Siam include Chieng Mai, the capital of the north, Chieng Rai, near the northern frontier; Lampun, also known as Labong (originally Haribunchai), the first Lao settlement in Siam; Lampang, Tern, Nan and Pre, each the seat of a Lao chief and of a Siamese commissioner; Utaradit, Pichai, Pichit, Pechabun and Raheng, the last of importance as a timber station, with Phitsnulok, Sukhotai, Swankalok, Kampeng Pet and Nakhon Sawan, former capitals of Khmer-Siamese kingdoms, and at present the headquarters of provincial governments.

However, like any living organisms, not all birds are alike and a bird that may seem great to have based on appearances can be quite troublesome when you have it as a pet.

There are many different types of birds that are available for purchase at a local pet store and often people walk into a pet store and see a bird they like and simply purchase it.

An additional factor to consider when deciding upon a pet bird is the way in which the bird interacts with people.

You will be taken aback by the many different varieties of birds there are to choose from as a pet.

You love your pet and want to keep her in your yard, away from the dangers of the street.

As a pet lover, you will want to thoroughly investigate your options to ensure that you purchase the best product for your furry friend.

Pet Safe is another brand of underground fence that can also act as bark control when your pet is outdoors.

The concerned pet owner might choose the latter.

If your pet needs medical assistance, please seek help directly from a veterinarian.

But keep an eye on your pet, as some cats will try to chew on the plastic.

However, creativity in the realm of pet product design has led to an entirely new level of furniture for cats.

Instead, these pet beds are intended for both cat and dog use.

Oh, he lets me pet him now, but he doesn't want me to pick him up.

His time is up, my pet.

All this time you haven't allowed yourself to have a pet simply because your father thought every animal on the place should earn its keep.

Of course, she was going to be a pet, but a pet that size would also provide protection to a degree.

Her pet name was "Belle et Bonne," and nobody had more to do with the happiness of the last years of the "patriarch" than she had.

In 1336 he decided against a pet notion of John XXII.

For a time it was a pet idea with her to revive the Greek empire, and to plant the cross,with the double-headed Russian eagle at Constantinople.

Sumner's opposition to Grant's pet scheme for the annexation of San Domingo (1870), after the president mistakenly supposed that he had secured a pledge of support, brought upon him the president's bitter resentment.

Faden, and meaning "the arms extended"; the ultimate origin is a root pet, seen in the Gr.

You could make your own pet dog or tabby cat like the sample.

This is a medium to large sized cichlid which can make a fine pet.

The aquatic hobby keeping a pet goldfish can lead to a lifetime's interest in a fascinating hobby.

We are the leaders in the pet housing market.

It was only a pet calf that had come there to browse among the bushes.

When they got home she turned everybody out of the room except Natasha, and then called her pet to her armchair.

Once your baby becomes mobile, don't be surprised if she begins to gravitate towards your pet.

She may want to pull your pet's tender ears and tail, or poke him in the eyes.

This appeals to people who want a pet as a companion or source of entertainment.

There are a number of factors that have to taken into account when deciding upon a pet bird. and there are a vast number of birds that can be obtained as pets.

The hard-to-find Zhu Zhu Pet toy hamsters are in stock in going on sale for four bucks each, Barbie dolls are priced at five dollars and many articles of children's clothing are going to be reduced all the way down to four dollars.

There are also sections that list gifts under $10, $30 and $50 as well as specific types of gifts, like gifts for pet lovers, his and her gifts and teens.

However, your pet has either demonstrated an uncanny ability to surmount the obstacles presented by fences or you prefer not to have a visible fence.