used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
in addition
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
callosities
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From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
dromedarynounUS /ˈdrɑːməderi/
one-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
ten 10s
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
llamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/
wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
overloadedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərloʊdɪd/
loaded past capacity
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
continue talking
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
move upward
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
up to a particular time
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Though it has not the ugly hump of the dromedary, it possesses the same callosities on the breast and knees; its hoof is divided in the same manner, and is of the same formation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
at the time that
From this reading When overloaded, however, it lies down, and nothing will induce it to rise till it has been relieved of part of its cargo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John reminded me of an account he had read of the llama, which is likened to the dromedary of the desert, the services it is called upon to perform being similar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will carry about one hundred pounds, and proceed at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles a day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Its internal construction, which enables it to go for a long time without drinking, is also similar.
