AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
commoditiesnounUS /kəˈmɑːdətiz/
plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
gold-dust
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From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
penuriousnessnoun
a state of lacking money
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
ProcessverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
ScatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
SurprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been observed, that gold is seldom or never discovered, except in _mountainous_ and _barren_ countries.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are reckoned among its most important productions in the earliest records of its history.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
unimprovedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpruːvd/
not made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially not made ready for use or marketing
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nature, it is said, thus making amends in one way, for her penuriousness in the other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Of gold-dust, and the manner in which it is collected.--Process of washing it.--Its value in Africa,--Of ivory.--Surprise of the Negroes at the eagerness of the Europeans for this commodity.--Scattered teeth frequently picked up in the woods.--Mode of hunting the elephant.--Some reflections on the unimproved state of the country, &c._
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Those valuable commodities, gold and ivory, (the next objects of our inquiry,) have probably been found in Africa from the first ages of the world.
