Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

anew

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

(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 As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

declared but not proved

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took time.

and nothing more

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

carry out

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It took time.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took time.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

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

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As King came more and more to his senses, and vomited a bit, and began to behave in all ways like a living man again, I had a chance to talk to the mahouts; and they were just like the members of any other union, preferring conversation to alleged hard labor any day of the week.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

during the time that

From this reading It appeared the elephants were wanted to take part in a procession, and for a while they let me guess what sort of a procession.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading They told me why the elephants were being washed so early and we enjoyed a regular _conversazione_ on the beach.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE ELEPHANT At the end of a minute's examination I began to suspect that King was not quite dead, so I recalled the old life-saver's drill and got to work on him.