used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
bideverbUS /baɪd/
dwell
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
of short duration or distance
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
covetousadjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
well in the past; former
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Grenville was early on the scene of the tiger's previous feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Grenville was early on the scene of the tiger's previous feast.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
Grenville
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From this reading Grenville was early on the scene of the tiger's previous feast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
how
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From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grenville was early on the scene of the tiger's previous feast.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Grenville was early on the scene of the tiger's previous feast.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Grenville was early on the scene of the tiger's previous feast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
in the near future
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not such a place as inspired hilarious joy in the heart, in any circumstances.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading He had no idea how soon after sundown the jungle monarch might appear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
TIGER'SnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE TIGER'S KILL The island twilight was brief.
at the time that
From this reading When the sun departed from that speck of verdure in the purple sea, the covetous darkness seemed to form like a presence that had crouched to bide its time.
