used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
take in liquids
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
take in solid food
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Then the two herds may start fighting for that new feeding ground--just as two nations sometimes fight for a new land.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then the two herds may start fighting for that new feeding ground--just as two nations sometimes fight for a new land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
and nothing more
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Then the two herds may start fighting for that new feeding ground--just as two nations sometimes fight for a new land.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
the force of workers available
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
NeutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then the two herds may start fighting for that new feeding ground--just as two nations sometimes fight for a new land.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
a full supply
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
express in words
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then the two herds may start fighting for that new feeding ground--just as two nations sometimes fight for a new land.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
express in words
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the two herds may start fighting for that new feeding ground--just as two nations sometimes fight for a new land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
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 Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
under normal conditions
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two herds of elephants may find the same feeding ground, which has plenty of trees to eat from, and a convenient stream of water to drink from.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Alas, although elephants are usually such wise animals, they are sometimes as foolish as men!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sorry to say that herds of elephants sometimes fight with one another, just as nations of people do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading War and Neutrality in the Jungle Now I must tell you about another duty of the president of the elephant herd: he must avoid another kind of danger that may come to the herd from outside.
