used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
(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 Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
ATHI
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From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
BALLOONnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
being one more than seven
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
opinion or judgment
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
HERDSnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
immediately past
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
NAIROBInounUS /ˌnaɪˈroʊbi/
the capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
PLAINSnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
Theodore
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From this reading Now it is decidedly on the map, thanks to our gallant and picturesque Theodore.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
not known
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps twenty-five or thirty Americans had been in Nairobi on their way to the rich game fields that lie in all directions from the town, but beyond these few outsiders the place was unknown.
in or at the place that
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATHI PLAINS, FACE TO FACE WITH GREAT HERDS OF WILD GAME.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON AT NAIROBI Before Colonel Roosevelt drew the eyes of the world on British East Africa Nairobi was practically unheard of.
a late time of life
From this reading The British colonial office knew where it was and a fair number of English sportsmen had visited it in the last six or eight years.
