adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "Because the circus is going to move on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
Chako
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From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
Gink
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Because the circus is going to move on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because the circus is going to move on.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Gink wanted to know.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
long-tailed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Because the circus is going to move on.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
UMBOO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Gink wanted to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, now we can't hear any more of the story," said Chako, the big monkey, to Gink the little, long-tailed chap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why can't we?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading UMBOO LEARNS SOMETHING Umboo, the big circus elephant, swallowed the sweet hay he had been chewing, and was about to keep on with the telling of his story about the things that happened to him when he was a little chap in the Indian jungle, when a lot of men came in the tent where the animals were standing about, or resting in their cages.
