used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
AfricansnounUS /ˈæfrəkənz/
plural of “african” — a native or inhabitant of Africa
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
(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 The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
beveragesnounUS /ˈbevrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “beverage” — any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
BongosnounUS /ˈbɑːŋɡoʊz/
plural of “bongo” — a small drum; played with the hands
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
cafés
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From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
calabashes
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From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
gotten under control
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
take in liquids
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
earthenwarenounUS /ˈɜːrθənwer/
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
being one more than seven
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
equatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
fête
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
gourdsnounUS /ɡɔːrdz/
plural of “gourd” — bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
ladledverbUS /ˈleɪdəld/
past form of “ladle” — put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
mid-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
on one occasion
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
in the near future
From this reading But presently the drinking gave place to a general outcry for the dancing to begin.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
have in common
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two ladies remained in camp, there being too much license in equatorial revelry to admit of their presence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
at the time that
From this reading The moon was at the full, and the sky appeared as bright as at mid-day, on the evening when we were called upon to share in the games and mirth of the Africans.
in or at the place that
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading The intoxicating beverages were contained in large earthenware jars, ranged along the walls, and from these the liquid was ladled out wholesale, by means of small gourds and calabashes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The whole village at eight o'clock was summoned to the _fête_ by beat of drum, and the largest huts were at once transformed into cafés, where all the Bongos, with the chief at their head, set to work to drink themselves into a fitting state for the coming festivities.
