Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

later than; following

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

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

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading "What is the betting?" cried the hunter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "What is the betting?" cried the hunter.

large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

give expression to

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

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

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "What is the betting?" cried the hunter.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

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

From this reading "What is the betting?" cried the hunter.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

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

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

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

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading "Good luck," said the junior officer, "but I back the animals; they are very wary and very fierce."

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

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

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the betting?" cried the hunter.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Hume appeared with his Express in company with the Belgian officers, who were indifferent sportsmen, the people saluted him with a feeling of gratitude for favours to come in the shape of fat meat.

a Caucasian

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

which person or people

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FLIGHT In the afternoon the village hummed with excitement.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The word had gone round that the new white man who had shot the crocodile would give a feast, and the people squatted in rows on the bank watching a couple of their stalwart fellows preparing a canoe for an expedition after the river-horse.