used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
Campbell'snounUS /ˈkæmbəlz/
possessive form of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
Carnivoranoun
cats; lions; tigers; panthers; dogs; wolves; jackals; bears; raccoons; skunks; and members of the suborder Pinnipedia
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
clothing in general
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
at any time
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
jaguarnounUS /ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
on one occasion
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
cut with a saw
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
tigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading These most ferocious of the Carnivora have afforded interesting subjects to many a traveller.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading An extensive volume of truly sensational adventure might be compiled about them, adding a chapter for the jaguar and the leopard, two extremely dangerous spotted cats, that can do what neither tigers nor lions are able to do--namely, climb trees.
at the time that
From this reading It was to such an animal that Jacob referred when he saw Joseph's clothes, and said--"Some evil beast hath devoured him."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
which person or people
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Colonel Campbell's work, from which the first paragraph is derived, contains much about the pursuit of the tiger.
people who are wounded
From this reading Having once asked a friend, who was at the death of many a wild beast, which was the most savage animal he had ever seen, he replied, "A wounded leopard."
