adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
ApesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
Balu
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From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
carefreeadjectiveUS /ˈkerfriː/
free of trouble and worry and care
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
FightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Tarzan was very fond of Teeka.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
hide-and-go-seek
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From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
Kerchak
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From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
man-mind
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From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
motherhoodnounUS /ˈmʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
shes
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From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
tagverbUS /tæɡ/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
TarzannounUS /ˈtɑːrzæn/
(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
Tarzan'snounUS /ˈtɑːrzænz/
possessive form of “tarzan” — (sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
Taug
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From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
Teeka
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From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fight for the Balu Teeka had become a mother.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Tarzan was very fond of Teeka.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was intensely interested, much more so, in fact, than Taug, the father.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She yet retained her childish delight in the primitive games of tag and hide-and-go-seek which Tarzan’s fertile man-mind had evolved.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Even the cares of prospective motherhood had not entirely quenched the fires of carefree youth, and Teeka had remained a good-natured playmate even at an age when other shes of the tribe of Kerchak had assumed the sullen dignity of maturity.
