used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Turn him back!”
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
roused to anger
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
go across or through
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
prodsnounUS /prɑːdz/
plural of “prod” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
done under pressure
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
trumpetingverbUS /ˈtrʌmpətɪŋ/
-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Turn him back!”
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The uproar was terrible, but it was nothing compared to the trumpeting of the gigantic beast.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was making straight for the crowd, which tried in vain to clear a path for him to pass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several attendants rushed toward the elephant with prods, but he was too angry to notice them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the moment it looked as if the mad elephant would crush a dozen or more of the audience.
