used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
Balnglan
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From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
Boongary
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From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
characterized by great determination
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
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 My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
the act of departing
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
How
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From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
engage in
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
Nilgŏra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
RefusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The blacks had for several days been talking about a dance to be held in a remote valley.
VeracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading Native politeness—How a native uses a newspaper—“Fat” living—Painful joy—_Boongary, boongary_—Veracity of the natives—A short joy—A perfect cure—An offer of marriage—Refusal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A tribe had learned a new song and new dances, and was going to make an exhibition of what it had learned to a number of people.
which person or people
From this reading My action was determined by the fact that Nilgŏra, who owned the splendid dog “Balnglan,” already mentioned, would be there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Herbert Vale tribe had received a special invitation to be present, and the natives assured me that there would be great fun.
