used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
billiardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
couldn't
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From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
isn't
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From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
Pig-sticking
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From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
express in speech
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Horse and man carry their lives on the outside, so to speak.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
a special situation
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It isn't easy to name the thing they contemplated.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
tuskernoun
any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Blue Beast_ Across the river at the military camp, the cavalry outfits were preparing for a jungle outing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The trick of it all is that a man never knows what the tusker will do.
but in spite of that
From this reading Pig-sticking couldn't be called a quest, yet there are "cracks" at the game, quite the same as at polo or billiards.
