used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
for the reason that
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
cartographers
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From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
drainedadjectiveUS /dreɪnd/
emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
ENVOYSnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
divisible by two
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
forest-covered
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From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
Kilembonga
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From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
kraals
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From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
of an obscure nature
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
by chance
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
rhinoceri
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From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
Rubera
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From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
SIBENGA'S
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From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
in a swift manner
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
the topmost one of two
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
vulturesnounUS /ˈvʌltʃərz/
plural of “vulture” — any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading They visited the neighbouring kraals, climbed the rugged mountains that separated Kilembonga from the forest-covered basin of the Upper Nile and the untrodden wastes drained by the mysterious Congo.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Lions and rhinoceri they did not encounter, and perhaps it was as well in the earlier stages in their careers as sportsmen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SIBENGA'S ENVOYS FOR the next few weeks the chums were kept busily employed in getting accustomed to their new surroundings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
wildebeeste
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From this reading They shot _wildebeeste_ for food and crocodiles and vultures because they were enemies to man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Armed with remarkably accurate maps--relics of German occupation and characteristic of the military thoroughness with which the cartographers worked--they explored the rocky valley of the Rubera, a small and swiftly flowing river that maintained a full head of water even in the dry season.
