adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
atrocitynounUS /əˈtrɑːsəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
Bokke
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From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
CollapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
Commoro's
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From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
cornnounUS /kɔːrn/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
Ellyria
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From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
funeralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
Gondokoro
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From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
Latooka
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From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
SlaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
slavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
SuccessnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Fortunately we had a good supply of meal that had been prepared for the journey prior to our departure from Gondokoro; thus we could not starve.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The natives refused to sell, and their general behavior assured me of their capability of any atrocity had they been prompted to attack us by the Turks.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I also had a sack of corn for the animals, a necessary precaution, as at this season there was not a blade of grass, all in the vicinity of the route having been burned.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The greeting of the slave--traders--Collapse of the mutiny--African funerals--Visit from the Latooka chief--Bokke makes a suggestion--Slaughter of the Turks--Success as a prophet--Commoro's philosophy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although Ellyria was a rich and powerful country, we were not able to procure any provisions.
