used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
aloenounUS /ˈæloʊ/
succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
DwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
fierce-pointed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
goadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
Hathi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
LeopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
Mahoutnoun
the driver and keeper of an elephant
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
Phrut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First I leaped full over a long line of the fierce-pointed aloe bush----" "Phrut!
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
Soor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
hurting
From this reading Sore toes! but I know it well."
successive (without a break)
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
in a swift manner
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I know that plant," muttered Hathi; "it has points sharper than the goad of any Mahout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Listen to that, Friends," grunted Soor; "of all Jungle Dwellers, he has most fear of me."
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Sore toes! but I know it well."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
(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 Sore toes! but I know it well."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But remembering what Yellow Leopard had said, I ran swiftly toward the little village that was between me and the hills; but not straight in the open, mind you--I had not lived by the kill in the jungle for nothing.
