used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
baggedverbUS /bæɡd/
inflected form of “bag” — capture or kill, as in hunting
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
(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 I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
without stop or interruption
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
Felix
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From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
How
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From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
Modava
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From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
express in words
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Mrs. Blossom continued to scold at him for not running away from the serpents.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
SOWARI
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From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
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 THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
confined on all sides
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAGNIFICENT PROCESSION OF THE SOWARI Felix had to repeat his story, and he was regarded as quite a hero by the Americans, though Sir Modava and other natives thought but little of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
at the time that
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I did better: I climbed the tree, and bagged the whole four at my leisure."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "How could I run away when I was surrounded by the snakes?" demanded Felix, when the worthy lady's discipline became somewhat monotonous to him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I had done what you say I should certainly have been bitten.
