used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REFUSAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
make calm or still
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What is the matter, Thud?” cried Io.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
IonounUS /ˈaɪoʊ/
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
From this reading “What is the matter, Thud?” cried Io.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the matter, Thud?” cried Io.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What is the matter, Thud?” cried Io.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
rajah's
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From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
on the contrary
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
REFUSALnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading A REFUSAL.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
self-assurancenoun
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
ThornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
Thucydidesnoun
ancient Greek historian remembered for his history of the Peloponnesian War (460-395 BC)
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
ThudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading “What is the matter, Thud?” cried Io.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the matter, Thud?” cried Io.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It needed a good deal to disturb the calm self-assurance which his round, heavy countenance habitually showed, but he now looked rather pale and excited.
which person or people
From this reading The conversation was here interrupted by the return of Thucydides Thorn, who came hastily into the veranda.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Has the rajah’s wild elephant being playing on you any prank?”
