used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But here?" began Snap.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But here?" began Snap.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But here?" began Snap.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "But here?" began Snap.
a male human offspring
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
express in speech
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It certainly was---and a big one, too," answered the doctor's son.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then the foreign monarch of the forest turned and like a flash disappeared into a hole on the mountain side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
at the time that
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading "Did---did---was it really a lion?" gasped Whopper when he could speak.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE For fully ten seconds the lion did not move, and during that time the young hunters stood spellbound.
