used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAD ELEPHANT.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A BAD ELEPHANT.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
without deviation
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading A BAD ELEPHANT.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
the act of giving
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great spark-plugs!"
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
menagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
ricochetedverbUS /ˈrɪkəʃeɪd/
past form of “ricochet” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
spark-plugs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Great spark-plugs!"
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
trumpetingverbUS /ˈtrʌmpətɪŋ/
-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Following this came the noise of quick movements on the other side of the wall, and hoarse voices giving sharp commands.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
at the time that
From this reading Motor Matt was passing the canvas walls of the menagerie tent of the "Big Consolidated" when a human form ricocheted over the top of it and landed directly in front of him on a pile of hay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The dropping of the man on the hay was accompanied by a wild sound which the king of the motor boys recognized as the trumpeting of an angry elephant.
