Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

(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 The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

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

From this reading NINE DAYS WITHOUT SEEING AN ELEPHANT.

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

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

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

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

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

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading NINE DAYS WITHOUT SEEING AN ELEPHANT.

third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading NINE DAYS WITHOUT SEEING AN ELEPHANT.

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

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

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

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

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

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

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

the act of departing

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

march in a procession

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

attach to a support

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading NINE DAYS WITHOUT SEEING AN ELEPHANT.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

above and across; more than

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

plural of “poacher” — someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

cooking in simmering liquid

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

a member of a police force

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

located far away spatially

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading NINE DAYS WITHOUT SEEING AN ELEPHANT.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

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

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

the most widely spoken Bantu languages; the official language of Kenya and Tanzania and widely used as a lingua franca in east and central Africa

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

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

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

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

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

not subject to or subjected to restriction

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE POLICEMAN OF THE PLAINS The Mount Elgon elephants have a very bad reputation.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE ROOSEVELT PARTY DEPARTS AND WE MARCH FOR THE MOUNTAINS ON OUR BIG ELEPHANT HUNT.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

which person or people

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading NINE DAYS WITHOUT SEEING AN ELEPHANT.

a late time of life

From this reading The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.

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

From this reading As a natural consequence of this unrestricted poaching the herds have been hunted and harassed so much that most of the large bull elephants with big ivory have been killed, leaving for the greater part big herds of cows and young elephants made savage and vicious by their persecution.