Chapter XXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

(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 Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

Having no one else present.

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading VIEWS OF ANIMAL LIFE.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

cats; lions; tigers; panthers; dogs; wolves; jackals; bears; raccoons; skunks; and members of the suborder Pinnipedia

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

set up or found

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

take greedily; take more than one's share

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading VIEWS OF ANIMAL LIFE.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Here are found the lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, and other carnivora of the cat and dog families.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VIEWS OF ANIMAL LIFE.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

and nothing more

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

insensitive to criticism

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading VIEWS OF ANIMAL LIFE.

any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)

From this reading Varieties of the thick-skinned animals are numerous; for we find a species of elephant somewhat different from the elephant of Asia, several varieties of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus, the wart hog, and boar, all ugly, unwieldy and clumsy in their form and movements.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we study the animal life of Africa, we can but notice the great variety in its species.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We find not only those kinds with which we are most familiar, and those which have become known to us through our study of other continents, but many new and strange ones, characteristic of Africa alone.