Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

anew

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

in addition

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But for the most part Tarzan had fed well always.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

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

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

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

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

completely unclothed

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

only a very short time before

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

divisible by two

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading But for the most part Tarzan had fed well always.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

made afraid

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

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

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

highest in quality

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

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

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

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

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But for the most part Tarzan had fed well always.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

on one occasion

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

invade in great numbers

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But for the most part Tarzan had fed well always.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

an amount of time

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

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

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

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

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

with speed

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

possessive form of “tarzan” — (sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

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

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

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

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.

(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 Hunting had proved poor that day, for there are lean days as well as fat ones for even the greatest of the jungle hunters.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Oftentimes Tarzan went empty for more than a full sun, and he had passed through entire moons during which he had been but barely able to stave off starvation; but such times were infrequent.

during the time that

From this reading The Nightmare The blacks of the village of Mbonga, the chief, were feasting, while above them in a large tree sat Tarzan of the Apes—grim, terrible, empty, and envious.

a late time of life

From this reading There once had been a period of sickness among the grass-eaters which had left the plains almost bare of game for several years, and again the great cats had increased so rapidly and so overrun the country that their prey, which was also Tarzan’s, had been frightened off for a considerable time.