used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
BongonounUS /ˈbɑːŋɡoʊ/
a small drum; played with the hands
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
a person who is in charge
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
Daggondoûd
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From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
devastatedverbUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/
past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
Dinkas
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From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
the act of departing
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
a social unit living together
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
of great significance or value
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
social deportment
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
Nassar
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From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
Nubians
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From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
seriba
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From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nassar had informed him of our desire to see something of the interior economy of his household, and he had acquiesced in the hope of getting some presents from us.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
Three-fourthsnoun
three of four equal parts
From this reading Three-fourths of his subjects had fled, and he was now living a quiet, retired life, so as not to attract the attention of his neighbours, and, to a certain extent, his masters, in the seriba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to Nassar, he was formerly a powerful chief, but his village had been burnt, and his fields devastated by the Dinkas and Nubians.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
in or at the place that
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The extensive Bongo village, in which we were halting and where Nassar proposed to us a closer study of the manners and customs of the female inhabitants of the country, is situated close to Daggondoûd, an important seriba.
belonging to which person
From this reading On our way we asked our guide about the individual to whose dwelling we were going.
