used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
at or in the front
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
(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 All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
being joined in close association
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
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 THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
FASCINATINGadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
GUAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE SWAMPS ON THE GUAS NGISHU.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SWAMPS ON THE GUAS NGISHU.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
menagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
NGISHU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE SWAMPS ON THE GUAS NGISHU.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE SWAMPS ON THE GUAS NGISHU.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
SWAMPSnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading IN THE SWAMPS ON THE GUAS NGISHU.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SWAMPS ON THE GUAS NGISHU.
a special situation
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A long skirmish line of native porters is sent in at one end of the swamp and, like a gigantic comb, sweeps every live thing ahead of it as it advances through the reeds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
WANDEROBO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDEROBO DOG One of the most exciting phases of African hunting is the beating of swamps for lion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BEATING FOR LIONS WE CAME UPON A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WILD BEAST, WHICH BECAME ATTACHED TO OUR PARTY.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
be the cause or source of
From this reading All kinds of swamp life are stirred into action, and a fairly large swamp will yield forth the contents of a pretty respectable menagerie.
