used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tiger was growling and snarling.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
champeen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
an opposing military force
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
set up or found
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading The tiger was growling and snarling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
mix-upnounUS /ˈmɪksʌp/
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Slavin was uttering muffled shouts of terror and pain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Slavin was uttering muffled shouts of terror and pain.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Slavin was uttering muffled shouts of terror and pain.
Slavin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The tiger was growling and snarling.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
express in words
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Slavin was uttering muffled shouts of terror and pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
a special situation
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Slavin was uttering muffled shouts of terror and pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One thing was sure, however: the impetuous "champeen" found himself in the mix-up of his life.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether his belligerent enemy had tried to beat off the animal, or it had attacked Slavin as he attempted to ascend the ladder, Ralph could not tell.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed as if the escaped circus tiger had disputed the intrusion of Young Slavin just as it had previously that of Ralph.
