used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STANDING A SIEGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
the act of departing
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The sailors and Mokoum kept watch in turns through the night.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
Makololos
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From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
Mokoum
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From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
attach to a support
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
Ngami
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From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The sailors and Mokoum kept watch in turns through the night.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailors and Mokoum kept watch in turns through the night.
Scorzef
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From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading STANDING A SIEGE.
having a supporting base
From this reading STANDING A SIEGE.
express in words
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sailors and Mokoum kept watch in turns through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The sailors and Mokoum kept watch in turns through the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He instinctively felt that the Colonel and his party were in a more dangerous position than the two young astronomers.
not known
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
look attentively
From this reading The sailors and Mokoum kept watch in turns through the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mokoum tried to reassure them by praising the courage of the pioneer, and besides, he said, the Makololos were too much occupied around Mount Scorzef to beat the country to the north of Lake Ngami.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not without anxiety had the astronomers witnessed the departure of their young colleagues: they could not tell what dangers awaited them in that unknown country.
