used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
Albinos
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From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
BURTON'SnounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading BURTON'S LUCK.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
charmernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrmər/
someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
cobranounUS /ˈkoʊbrə/
venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
gourdnounUS /ɡɔːrd/
bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading BURTON'S LUCK.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
recoiling
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From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
They're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're as common as Albinos--and about as much of a drawing card."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "A snake charmer!" muttered Burton, disappointment in his voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finally it slipped back, and there were startled exclamations and a brisk, recoiling movement on the part of the spectators as the head of a venomous cobra showed itself.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the notes of the gourd flute echoed through the tent, the cover of the round basket began to quiver and shake.
