Chapter XIX

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

From this reading THE EAST WIND IN A RAGE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

later than; following

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

(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 But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

at or in or to any place

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Oh, he’ll be back soon!” cried Coppertop.

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

From this reading “Oh, he’ll be back soon!” cried Coppertop.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do look at these queer little excited things.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE EAST WIND IN A RAGE.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading “Do look at these queer little excited things.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “Oh, he’ll be back soon!” cried Coppertop.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

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

From this reading THE EAST WIND IN A RAGE.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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 “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Do look at these queer little excited things.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

the force of workers available

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, he’ll be back soon!” cried Coppertop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Do look at these queer little excited things.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading THE EAST WIND IN A RAGE.

a prince or king in India

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

done under pressure

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

a person who smiles

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

in the near future

From this reading “Oh, he’ll be back soon!” cried Coppertop.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

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

From this reading THE EAST WIND IN A RAGE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But I’m afraid that-- Not all the King’s horses, Nor all the King’s men, Could lift such a Camel As Smiler was then.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Do look at these queer little excited things.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Do look at these queer little excited things.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

hard to endure

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

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

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

a Caucasian

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

which person or people

From this reading “I can’t see Tibbs anywhere, I can’t!” cried Kiddiwee, after watching a long time for his return, to Coppertop, who was seated on the Camel and laughing heartily at the antics of the Rajah and his attendants, as they rushed madly about, trying to find some means of getting the little White Elephant from under Miss Smiler.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE EAST WIND IN A RAGE.