used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
completely unclothed
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
divisible by two
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
at any time
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
transport commercially
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
snuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsnʌɡəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
TAMBA
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From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
Tamba's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading The sunshine made yellow stripes, almost the color of Tamba’s tawny coat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I call it a “bed” for he had snuggled down on a pile of bags between some boxes and bales, and this is as good a bed as ever a tiger asks for.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Often they are glad enough to sleep on the bare boards of the circus cages, and even in their jungle caves they never have more than a pile of dried leaves or grass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
at the time that
From this reading TAMBA ON THE SHIP The sun was brightly shining when Tamba, the tame tiger, awakened in his bed at the dock.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Tamba could look out through the cracks between the boxes and bales and see the yellow sunshine on the dock.
