used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
in the past
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The kingdoms are—Uganda, Toro, Bunyoro, and Ankole.
Ankole
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From this reading The kingdoms are—Uganda, Toro, Bunyoro, and Ankole.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
Bunyoro
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From this reading The kingdoms are—Uganda, Toro, Bunyoro, and Ankole.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
ChiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Tramp III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
KingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
on one occasion
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
ProtectoratenounUS /prəˈtektərət/
a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
self-governingadjectiveUS /ˈselfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
Toro
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From this reading The kingdoms are—Uganda, Toro, Bunyoro, and Ankole.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Tramp III.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
UgandanounUS /juːˈɡændɑː/
a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through the Four Kingdoms of the Protectorate The Uganda Protectorate is built up of four independent self-governing kingdoms, besides some outlying districts to the South East, which are under the control of Chiefs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this exception each state is absolutely distinct from the other in the general physique and customs of the people.
a late time of life
From this reading Toro is ruled over by a once rebellious branch of the Bunyoro tribe, that many years ago drove out the original inhabitants and established an independent kingdom.
