Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "Don't be afraid!" cried Ben.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Don't be afraid!" cried Ben.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Don't be afraid!" cried Ben.

take in solid food

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

be the source of pain

From this reading "He won't hurt you.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Roar for the people!" cried Ben, shaking the horse blanket that was hung in front of the "lion's cage."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next second there came such a real "roar," that some of the smallest children screamed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

precisely as stated

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

which person or people

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He won't hurt you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BUNNY'S BRAVE ACT "Now, ladies and gentlemen, as well as boys and girls," began Ben Hall, who was a sort of ring-master, in the play-circus, "I am about to show you that this lion does really eat bread and jam, and that he is a very kind and gentle lion indeed, though he can roar.