used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Yes; good-night, and better luck next time."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
Cameron
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From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
gentlemen's
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From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
good-night
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From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
Hal
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From this reading "Here, Hal," said Mr. Kenyon, "you may as well ride."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
howdahs
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From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
Kenyon
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From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Yes; good-night, and better luck next time."
mahouts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Here, Hal," said Mr. Kenyon, "you may as well ride."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
NATURALISTSnounUS /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/
plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Yes; good-night, and better luck next time."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Here, Hal," said Mr. Kenyon, "you may as well ride."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
carry out
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes; good-night, and better luck next time."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
TREASURESnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
trumpetingverbUS /ˈtrʌmpətɪŋ/
-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The doctor's elephant rose and began to shuffle off, its companion following its example and uttering an angry trumpeting sound upon being checked.
precisely as stated
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Then we must part here, Cameron," said Mr. Kenyon.
(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 "Here, Hal," said Mr. Kenyon, "you may as well ride."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
the words that are spoken
From this reading NATURALISTS' TREASURES There were a few words exchanged with the King as the hunters were about to descend, but he bade them keep their seats in the howdahs, saying that they must be very tired, and after ordering the mahouts to take their elephants to the gentlemen's quarters, he bade them good-night and went in.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; good-night, and better luck next time."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, Hal," said Mr. Kenyon, "you may as well ride."
