used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I. QUADRUPEDS, OR FOUR-FOOTED BEASTS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
CarnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
clawnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
concealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
decorates
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From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
give a description of
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
Flesh-eatingadjective
(of animals) carnivorous
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
set up or found
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
FOUR-FOOTEDadjective
having four feet
From this reading I. QUADRUPEDS, OR FOUR-FOOTED BEASTS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
death of a person
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. QUADRUPEDS, OR FOUR-FOOTED BEASTS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
and nothing more
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I. QUADRUPEDS, OR FOUR-FOOTED BEASTS.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
the local environment
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
prickleverb
cause a prickling sensation
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
QUADRUPEDS
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From this reading I. QUADRUPEDS, OR FOUR-FOOTED BEASTS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
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 Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Carnivorous, or Flesh-eating Animals._ THE LION is called the king of beasts, not only from his grave and majestic appearance, but from his prodigious strength.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Lions were formerly found in all the hot and warmer temperate parts of the whole world; but they are now confined to Africa, and some parts of Asia.
ZoologistsnounUS /zoʊˈɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “zoologist” — a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
From this reading Zoologists describe him as an animal of the cat kind, distinguished from the other species of the genus by the uniformity of his colour, the mane which decorates the male, and a tuft of hair at the tip of the tail, which conceals a small prickle or claw.
