used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
a single distinct event
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
Kari
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From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
easily agitated
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
not any; not one
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
something you have to do
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On many occasions he showed such dignity and composure that one could not recognize in him the old, nervous beast.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
TIGERnounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that experience in the jungle, however, he seemed to be above all fear and surprise.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You do not know what music can do for animals.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apparently that battle with the wild elephant gave him such confidence in his own strength that from that time on no incident could surprise him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE TIGER HUNT I have told you that Kari was not a hunting elephant.
