used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
apart from; not including
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
made afraid
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
an opening into or through something
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
be the source of pain
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
and nothing more
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on he was to learn a little about that.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Later on he was to learn a little about that.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Later on he was to learn a little about that.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
the force of workers available
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
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 NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on he was to learn a little about that.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
hurting
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
not in physical motion
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later on he was to learn a little about that.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading NERO IN A CIRCUS Nero did not know what had happened to him, except that he had fallen down into a big hole dug in the earth.
at the time that
From this reading Just now he was frightened and hurt, for when he fell down the hole he had struck his paw that had the bullet in it, and, though the sore was healed, it still pained a bit at times.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what can have happened to me," thought Nero, as he tumbled and twisted about on the bottom of the pit, which was partly filled with dried leaves.
but in spite of that
From this reading He did not know what the black African man said about being in a "trap," for though Nero could understand lion talk, he did not yet know much about the talk of men.
