used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
CANNIBALnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
curly-hairedadjective
covered with curly hair
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
MANGEROMAS
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From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
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 To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
the force of workers available
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
not any; not one
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
in the near future
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
Identical; not different.
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
cut with a saw
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
shipwrecked
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From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
a vivid mental image
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I heard the murmur of many voices and presently a man came over and looked at me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I came to I was lying in a comfortable hammock in a large, dark room.
at the time that
From this reading I cried aloud and fell forward when a little curly-haired dog jumped up and commenced licking my face, and then I knew no more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AMONG THE CANNIBAL MANGEROMAS I have a vague recollection of hearing the barking of dogs, of changing my crawling direction to head for the sound, and then, suddenly, seeing in front of me a sight which had the same effect as a rescuing steamer on the shipwrecked.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To my confused vision it seemed that I saw many men and women and children, and a large, round house; I saw parrots fly across the open space in brilliant, flashing plumage and heard their shrill screaming.
