used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
a line of approach
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
have
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
diabolicadjective
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
gambolled
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From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV.
lemursnounUS /ˈliːmərz/
plural of “lemur” — large-eyed arboreal prosimian having foxy faces and long furry tails
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
parasols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
prodigiouslyadverbUS /proʊˈdɪdʒɪsli/
to a prodigious degree
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
SyrianadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
tetrarch
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From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the gardens of the palace the tetrarch mused.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The green parasols of the palms formed an avenue, and down that avenue now and then he looked.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
tuftedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌftɪd/
(of plants) growing in small dense clumps or tufts
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Up and down a neighboring tree two lemurs chased with that grace and diabolic vivacity which those enchanting animals alone possess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Near him a Syrian bear, quite tame, with a sweet face and tufted silver fur, gambolled prodigiously.
