used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
ACRESnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
barnyardnounUS /ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd/
a yard adjoining a barn
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
a social unit living together
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
gentle-eyed
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From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the act of departing
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
ten 10s
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
KENIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
LIGHTSOMEadjective
moving easily and quickly; nimble
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
MERRYMAKINGnoun
a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading ELEPHANT HUNTING NOT AN OCCASION FOR LIGHTSOME MERRYMAKING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
and nothing more
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
pachydermnoun
any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
a human being
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading To the person thus circumscribed in his outlook, the idea of killing an elephant and calling it sport is little short of criminal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
WANDERSverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That was my point of view before I went to Africa, but later experiences caused the point of view to shift considerably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
which person or people
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF FOREST IN WHICH THE KENIA ELEPHANT LIVES, WANDERS AND BRINGS UP HIS CHILDREN The peril and excitement of elephant hunting can not be realized by any one who has known only the big, placid elephants of the circus, or fed peanuts to a gentle-eyed pachyderm in the park.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem like going out in the barnyard and slaying a friendly old family horse.
