used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
Bara-the-deer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was enough.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
fleetnessnoun
rapidity of movement
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
hairlessadjectiveUS /ˈherləs/
having no hair or fur
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his knife and rope.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took his knife and rope.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading Tarzan sped rapidly to intercept the black warrior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was enough.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
Kala
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From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading He took his knife and rope.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
with speed
From this reading Tarzan sped rapidly to intercept the black warrior.
a strong line
From this reading He took his knife and rope.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Tarzan sped rapidly to intercept the black warrior.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
TarzannounUS /ˈtɑːrzæn/
(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tarzan sped rapidly to intercept the black warrior.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his knife and rope.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading After the first outburst of grief, Tarzan controlled himself and questioned the tribe concerning the killing of Kala.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Tarzan sped rapidly to intercept the black warrior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was enough.
which person or people
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They told him of a strange hairless black ape with feathers on its head, who launched death from a slender branch--then fled with the fleetness of Bara-the-deer toward the setting sun.
