used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
move towards
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
set up or found
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
someone who hunts game
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
hyenasnounUS /haɪˈiːnəz/
plural of “hyena” — doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
koodoonoun
either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
immediately past
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
for more time
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE SPECIMENS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
Oscar'snounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
Preston's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
SPECIMENSnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading MORE SPECIMENS.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The longer I stay here the less I seem to know about things.
precisely as stated
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bushes were so thick and Oscar's approach had been accompanied by so little noise that the hyenas had neither seen nor heard him.
at the time that
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "I am afraid I shall never win much of a reputation as an African hunter," was the first thought that passed through Oscar Preston's mind after he had recovered from his astonishment and alarm.
but in spite of that
From this reading I heard those hyenas laughing very plainly--as plainly as I did last night, when they found poor Major's body--and yet I was foolish enough to think that the noise was made by the koodoo."
