one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
AtlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Sit down, I beg of you," my host said.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, I beg of you," my host said.
Europa's
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From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have introduced them to you before now."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "Sit down, I beg of you," my host said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I should have introduced them to you before now."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I should have introduced them to you before now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
and nothing more
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down, I beg of you," my host said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have introduced them to you before now."
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, I beg of you," my host said.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading They startled you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I should have introduced them to you before now."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They startled you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That was only Atlas, Europa's mate, calling to her to let us know that he is nearly home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I sprang out of my hammock, but before I could ask, "what was that?" the big ape had answered the cry with another one as weird as the first.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sit down, I beg of you," my host said.
