used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
anew
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
(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 We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
eagerly desirous
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
the first light of day
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
being one more than seven
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
ELEPHANTSnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
HERDSnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
HUNTING-GROUND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
LARGEadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
march in a procession
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
being perceived or observed
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
OSHORIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
SKIRTINGadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the sure indication that we were coming to an open space.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
TUSKERnoun
any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
precisely as stated
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After travelling about eight miles I noticed that the light in the forest was getting brighter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
accept gladly
From this reading THE ELEPHANT HUNTING-GROUND—THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE SKIRTING THE FOREST—THE WELCOME SKY AND SUN AND STARS AFTER THE FOREST GLOOM—HUNTING ELEPHANTS BY MOONLIGHT—THREE LARGE HERDS—NARROW ESCAPE OF OSHORIA AND MYSELF—DEATH OF THE HUGE TUSKER.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We took up our march again at dawn, walking at a very quick pace, for we were all anxious to reach the prairie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A moment after, we came out on a lovely prairie, which, after the dark forest, looked the more beautiful.
