Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

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

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

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

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

on or to one side

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

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

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

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

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

-ing form of “bide” — dwell

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

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

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

confined by bonds

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

gotten under control

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

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

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

by good fortune

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

plural of “guardsman” — a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

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

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

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

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

and nothing more

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

in motion

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

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

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

above and across; more than

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

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

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

a course of conduct

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

become active

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

plural of “squeal” — a high-pitched howl

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

very great or intense

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

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

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

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

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

in the direction of

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

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

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The first creeper caught Didjabo, bound him up and laid him by the heels before he could issue another order.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Taking careful aim, Ato threw a creeping vine at each of the other Ozamandarins.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

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

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.

which person or people

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nikobo, squealing with rage and defiance, began moving cautiously back toward the path down the cliffs, but Ato, who had been merely biding his time, tore open his package and began tossing right and left the tumbleweeds and creeping vines which fortunately it had contained.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Boglodore's Revenge The word "hippopotamic" seemed to rouse the undecided guards to action, and Samuel, as the crowd moved uneasily aside to let the elephant and camel mounted guardsmen through, heartily wished himself back on the ship.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The tumbleweeds, whirling beneath the feet of the elephants and camels, caused them to fall to their knees, tossing their riders over their heads, and between the yells of the guards, the squeals of the camels, and trumpeting of the elephants, confusion was terrific.