Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

(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 CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

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

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

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

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

capable of wounding

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

form or compose

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

the act of grazing

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

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

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

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

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

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 CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

engage in

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

plural of “motorcycle” — a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

the capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

any competition

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

move hurridly

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

be seated

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It doesn't sound like good hunting in such a district, does it?

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

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

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

very lively and profitable

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Carriages and dog-carts and motorcycles rush about, and lords and princes and earls sit upon the veranda of the leading hotel in hunting costumes.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading ELECTRIC LIGHTS, MOTOR-CARS AND FIFTEEN VARIETIES OF WILD GAME.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Lying out from Nairobi are big grazing farms, many of them fenced in with barbed wire; and the peaceful rows of telegraph poles make exclamation points of civilization across the landscape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHASING LIONS ACROSS COUNTRY IN A CARRIAGE Nairobi is a thriving, bustling city, with motor cars, electric lights, clubs, race meets, balls, banquets, and all the frills that constitute an up-to-date community.