aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But you may as well say how you know.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The tiger came and told you, I suppose."
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Yes, that's it," said Phra drily.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
how
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From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
ill-luck
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From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "But you may as well say how you know.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
not any; not one
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
Phra
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From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
express in words
From this reading "But you may as well say how you know.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
express a supposition
From this reading The tiger came and told you, I suppose."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
that's
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From this reading "Yes, that's it," said Phra drily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
tiger-hunting
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From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The tiger came and told you, I suppose."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
(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 "But you may as well say how you know.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
which person or people
From this reading WHAT HARRY HEARD No more was heard of the tiger, but the boys laughed and talked about it together, for they could not help enjoying the ill-luck which had attended those who went in its chase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I know how it is," said Harry, with mock seriousness; "the tiger heard who was coming to shoot him, and he went, off to wait until Prince Phra had grown up old enough to go tiger-hunting in proper style."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, that's it," said Phra drily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you may as well say how you know.
