used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, that's better," cried Glyn.
(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 "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "What shall I say?" answered Singh.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What shall I do now?" asked Singh, rather excitedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Ah, that's better," cried Glyn.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ah, that's better," cried Glyn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What shall I do now?" asked Singh, rather excitedly.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "What shall I do now?" asked Singh, rather excitedly.
flower-beds
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From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
Glyn
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From this reading "Ah, that's better," cried Glyn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What shall I say?" answered Singh.
of the present time and place
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What shall I do now?" asked Singh, rather excitedly.
on one occasion
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
on the contrary
From this reading "What shall I do now?" asked Singh, rather excitedly.
express in words
From this reading "What shall I say?" answered Singh.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall I say?" answered Singh.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
Singh
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From this reading "What shall I say?" answered Singh.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
express in words
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
that's
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From this reading "Ah, that's better," cried Glyn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
communicated in words
From this reading Seeing the necessity for immediate action, Singh uttered a sharp, short order, and the elephant knelt at once.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Tell him to kneel down, or lie down and go to sleep before he comes through that hedge and begins walking all over the Doctor's flower-beds."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall I say?" answered Singh.
