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Chapter 19 of In Africa is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES. THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI. ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry. He was of that deadly night shade. He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.
Chapter 19 of In Africa is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.”
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading “He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.”
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading “He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.”
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 “ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.”
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading “ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.”
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
From this reading “THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.”
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading “ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.”
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading “THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading He was of that deadly night shade.
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
of or relating to gastronomy
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was of that deadly night shade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
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 ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was of that deadly night shade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
From this reading THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He was of that deadly night shade.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was the darkest spot on the Dark Continent.
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 ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was of that deadly night shade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABDULLAH THE COOK AND SOME INTERESTING GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THIRTEEN TRIBES REPRESENTED IN THE SAFARI.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ABDI'S STORY OF HIS UNCLE AND THE LIONS Our cook was a dark-complexioned man between whom and the ace of spades there was considerable rivalry.
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