used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MONKEY-FEAST.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
apesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
baboonnounUS /bəˈbuːn/
large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
baboon'snounUS /bæˈbuːnz/
possessive form of “baboon” — large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
dainties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
the act of consuming food
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
set up or found
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
Goliah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
greedilyadverbUS /ˈɡriːdəli/
in a greedy manner
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
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 baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
full of life and energy
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
a particular point in time
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
MONKEY-FEAST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MONKEY-FEAST.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
not any; not one
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
without much difficulty
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
not in physical motion
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The baboon’s long tail made an excellent handle, and by the aid of it the apes swung him around and around, with the jar still covering his head, in what was at the same time a most laughable and dangerous manner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
which person or people
From this reading This struggle was not confined to the baboon and those who were swinging him around in such a lively fashion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During five minutes Philip watched the struggle between Goliah and his subjects with no slight amusement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been possible for the baboon to release himself at any moment by loosening his hold of the jar; but the dainties to be found therein were too enticing to be relinquished so readily, and without protest he allowed himself to be flung from one side of the room to the other, he eating greedily all the while.
