used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
Barney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
Boloko
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From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
being one more than seven
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
set up or found
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
Inglesa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
Lepoko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
come together
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
SambanounUS /ˈsɑːmbə/
large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
carry out
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
thinly-veiled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing a negro likes better than an opportunity for talk, and Boloko declared himself quite ready to meet the Inglesa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The objection, considering the thinly-veiled hostility of the two parties, was not unreasonable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jack gave up the idea of a banquet, and, about eight o'clock in the morning, went with Barney and Lepoko to the site of his original camp, where he found Boloko and half a dozen of his men already assembled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Samba Comes Back As Jack had expected, Boloko was flattered by the invitation, with its implied recognition of his importance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he would not venture into the camp; the meeting must take place outside.
