used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
AlligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
the two together, not just one
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
a youthful male person
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
crocodilenounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
Crocodilusnoun
type genus of the Crocodylidae
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
a social unit living together
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
set up or found
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
Gavialisnoun
type genus of the Gavialidae
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
generanounUS /ˈdʒenərə/
plural of “genus” — a general kind of something
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
Igubo
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From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
Kate
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From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
engage in
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
not any; not one
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
on one occasion
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
and nothing more
From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
saurians
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From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
express in words
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh! pray tell him not to make the attempt!" exclaimed Kate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
two times
From this reading "It is far too perilous; and though he may succeed once or twice, some day another crocodile may come in support of its companion and carry him off."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
at the time that
From this reading Igubo only laughed when this was said to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had killed crocodiles in that way since he was a boy, and there was no reason why he should not do so as long as he was able to swim.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While speaking of crocodiles, I should observe that the family of huge saurians, to which the monsters belong, is divided into three genera: _Alligator_ is peculiar to America; _Crocodilus_ is common both to the Old and New World; while a third, _Gavialis_, is found in the Ganges and other rivers on the continent of India.
