used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
put or send forth
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
footprintnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
the act of departing
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
Hootsey
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From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
Lisa
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From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
monster's
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From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
NibblesnounUS /ˈnɪbəlz/
plural of “nibble” — a small byte
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
owlsnounUS /aʊlz/
plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
OZ
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From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
Ozma
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From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But it was quite obvious that a power struggle was now going on.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
Tweaty
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From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And indeed, the beast had kept a fairly low profile until recently.
viaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
at the time that
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trio had been showing Ozma the cast of the giant footprint when the owls flew in with the news.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ozma was astounded that such a beast could live in her domain without her being aware of it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE FOREST MONSTER OF OZ Meanwhile, word of the monster's plans for Tiger had reached Elephant and Tweaty and Nibbles via Hootsey and Lisa.
