used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
in addition
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
beheadedadjectiveUS /bɪˈhedɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
CowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
MonsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
overalladjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərɔːl/
involving only main features
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
Oz
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From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
Ozma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
predatorsnounUS /ˈpredətərz/
plural of “predator” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
saviornounUS /ˈseɪvjər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had since come to recognize Ozma as the overall ruler of Oz, but they joyfully accepted their tawny savior as their local leader.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He knew that, when he had accepted this position of power, he also took on a responsibility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Cowardly Lion had taken to the job as well as any coward could be expected to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other animals were now his subjects, and he felt it was his duty to protect them from outside dangers such as hunters or other predators.
at the time that
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LION KING Now, when the Cowardly Lion of Oz had first tangled with and beheaded the Forest Monster, the other animals of the area had named him their king.
