used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
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 Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
a social unit living together
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
the act of departing
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
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 Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
huntsmen
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From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
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 Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
participate in games or sport
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
only a very short time before
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
express in words
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far off in the jungle of Africa lived a family of lions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
precisely as stated
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were five lions in this jungle family, and I am going to tell you the story of one of them, named Nero.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
a Caucasian
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
which person or people
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That was why the animals liked the jungle so much; they could roam about in it, play and get their meals, and the black hunters and the white huntsmen who sometimes came to the jungle, could not easily see to shoot the lions, elephants and other beasts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the jungle grew many trees, and the ground was covered with low vines and bushes so that animals, creeping along, could scarcely be seen.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Africa, you know, is a very hot country, and what we, in this land, would call a forest, or woods, is called a "jungle" there.
