used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
a boy or man
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
a man of refinement
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
highest in quality
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
not accessible to view
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
only a very short time before
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
not in physical motion
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
in the direction of
From this reading As soon as I spoke, he began to chatter in return, and springing out of his cover, he ran and jumped towards me.
Ungka
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From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
at the time that
From this reading I could scarcely believe that I was awake, when the monkey, springing forward, jumped up into my arms, and threw his round my neck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I exclaimed, expecting to see him run away; but instead of that, what was my surprise to find that he sat observing me with the greatest gravity and attention, his body still hidden by the leaves!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a little dark fellow, without a tail, just like Ungka.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you prying here for, old gentleman?"
