used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Perhaps the cartridges were still wet.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
Joe's
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From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
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 thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
engage in
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
oncomingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːnkʌmɪŋ/
moving toward one
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the cartridges were still wet.
PigmynounUS /ˈpɪɡmi/
an unusually small individual
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
point-blankadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perhaps the cartridges were still wet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He thought of jumping up and firing point-blank at the oncoming leopard, but then he suddenly remembered that he had not been able to discharge the revolver.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the cartridges were still wet.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Perhaps the cartridges were still wet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
a Caucasian
From this reading The White Pigmy Elephant Joe's mind was in a whirl.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He thought, too, of waking Bob, but he knew that this would cause a commotion, which might make the leopard charge without delay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they were and would not fire, it would probably spell his finish.
