Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

at or in the front

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

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

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

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

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

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From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

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From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

being one more than seven

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

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From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

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

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

go away from a place

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

the force of workers available

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

according to the clock

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

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

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

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 "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

express in words

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

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

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

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

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

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

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

at the time that

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

in or at the place that

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

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

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

a Caucasian

From this reading When they neared the headquarters of the little invading army, the three white men went ahead and informed the sentinels that it was a peaceful embassy which followed them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chiefs had already arrived and were exchanging greetings with Carlos and the other residents.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading On Duty at Havilla When they woke they heard the noise of voices in the village and hastened thither.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Breakfast was prepared by the women on the same ground where they had dined, and by eight o'clock the expedition started, composed of some thirty warriors, several of whom were laden with presents in the shape of baskets and native cloth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must leave me to tell the story of our exploit," Cleary had said, and his friends were so well satisfied with his record as a talker that they assented.