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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

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

From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “And not only to a large one but to the largest four-footed animal in existence.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

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

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

the state or fact of existing

From this reading “And not only to a large one but to the largest four-footed animal in existence.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

having four feet

From this reading “And not only to a large one but to the largest four-footed animal in existence.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

a man of refinement

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “And not only to a large one but to the largest four-footed animal in existence.”

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

a form of address for a man

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “And not only to a large one but to the largest four-footed animal in existence.”

a woman who is the custodian of children

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

on one occasion

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

and nothing more

From this reading “And not only to a large one but to the largest four-footed animal in existence.”

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

express in words

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

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

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

which person or people

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will go at once from a small animal to a large one,” said Mr. Graham at their next conversation about the intelligence of quadrupeds.

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From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “That must be the elephant,” said Charley, “as he is conceded to be the largest land animal in the world.”

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes,” replied the gentleman, “and what can you tell me about him?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _The Elephant--Differences between Indian and African Elephants--The Begging Elephant of Willenoor--Recognition of a Friend--What the Elephant Enjoys--Elephant Working a Pump--One that Served as a Nursemaid to Children--Madame Duphot's Pet, Nirjara--The Elephant who Remembered an Injury--How Wild Elephants are Caught--Tame Elephants used for Hunting Wild Ones--Manjari and what he did--Securing the Captives--Driving a Herd into a Keddali--Laws against Killing Elephants--The Sagacity of a Young Elephant in Robbing a Garden._