used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
AP
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From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
for the reason that
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
Caio
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From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
council-house
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From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
one or the other of two
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
death of a person
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
GRIFFITHnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
Howel
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From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
musteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
Pabo
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From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
RHYS
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From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As Pabo entered with Howel the Tall, he was saluted with respect, and he returned the salutation with grave courtesy.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
unglazedadjective
not furnished with glass
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading They were all representative men, either because weighty through wealth, force of character, or intellect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
which person or people
From this reading He took the seat reserved for him, and looked about him, mustering who were present.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There was a gable on one side in which was a circular opening to serve as window, and it was unglazed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading GRIFFITH AP RHYS The council-house of the Caio tribe was a large circular wooden structure, with a conical thatched roof.
