used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
AngolanounUS /æŋˈɡoʊlə/
a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _Sir Telegraph Paxarett._ The devil he is!
ForesternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
Haut-ton
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From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
OrannounUS /ɔːˈrɑːn/
a port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
Outang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
Paxarett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sir Telegraph Paxarett._ Caught!
Pongonoun
type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
sophisticatedadjectiveUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪtɪd/
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading _Sir Telegraph Paxarett._ Caught!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He is a specimen of the natural and original man—the wild man of the woods; called in the language of the more civilised and sophisticated natives of Angola, _Pongo_, and in that of the Indians of South America, _Oran Outang_.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Mr. Forester._ Sir Oran Haut-ton was caught very young in the woods of Angola.
