used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
Aboh
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From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
in addition
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
the first light of day
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
don't
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From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
entrapping
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From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
marshalling
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From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
on one occasion
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
express in words
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
precisely as stated
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading In that part of the forest there also grew a vast number of strong climbing plants or vines, some extending to the very tops of the tallest trees, twisting and turning among the branches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
in or at the place that
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
which person or people
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At early dawn we were on foot, and the king marshalling his forces, sent them off in different directions, so that they might form a large circle and drive in any elephants to a common centre, where we were given to understand some pits had been dug especially for the purpose of entrapping them or any other wild beasts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I don't mean to say that Aboh used those very words, but he said something to that effect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With these also the natives formed traps for elephants, by weaving them in and out among the trunks in such a way that should an elephant once get in he would be unable to extricate himself before the hunters were upon him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now," said his majesty to us, through Aboh, who was kept by his side to act as interpreter, "we will start and show you what real sport is."
