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Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People
Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.
Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.
Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.
On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.
When he had finished these preparations we started.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.
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Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.
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Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.
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On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.
/ɑːn ðə ˈmɪdəl ʌv hɪz ˈfɔːrhed wɑːz ə ˈjeloʊ spɑːt meɪd wɪð kleɪ/
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When he had finished these preparations we started.
/wen hiː hæd ˈfɪnɪʃt ðiːz ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz wiː ˈstɑːrtɪd/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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elephants noun US /ˈeləfənts/

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
guinea noun US /ˈɡɪni/

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

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hens noun US /henz/

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

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kitten noun US /ˈkɪtən/

young domestic cat

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

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leopard noun US /ˈlepərd/

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

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monkeys noun US /ˈmʌŋkiz/

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

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rejoicing noun US /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

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unsuccessful adjective US /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.”

52,521 times in 225,867 chapters
good luck adjective + noun

an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

In this reading “Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.”

10,740 times in 225,867 chapters
AIM AT verb + particle

In this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

8,785 times in 225,867 chapters
steady hand adjective + noun

In this reading “Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.”

707 times in 225,867 chapters
got up verb + adjective counted as “get up”

rise to one's feet

In this reading “Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.”

64,969 times in 225,867 chapters
HUNT FOR verb + particle

In this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

4,018 times in 225,867 chapters
GRASS NEAR verb + particle

In this reading “AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.”

325 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 74

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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Aboko

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.

Pending verification
AIMverbUS /eɪm/

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BRAINSnounUS /breɪnz/

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CAMPnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
claynounUS /kleɪ/

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ELEPHANTSnounUS /ˈeləfənts/

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fetiches

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

Pending verification
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GRASSverbUS /ɡræs/

shoot down, of birds

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GUINEAnounUS /ˈɡɪni/

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HENSnounUS /henz/

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
KITTENnounUS /ˈkɪtən/

young domestic cat

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LEOPARDnounUS /ˈlepərd/

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lucknounUS /lʌk/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MONKEYSnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NEARadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
QUARRELnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/

an angry dispute

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
REJOICINGnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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SHALLmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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SHOOTverbUS /ʃuːt/

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

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startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

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steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/

make steady

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

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TAILnounUS /teɪl/

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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TAKEverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

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UNSUCCESSFULadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Early the next morning, Aboko and I got up.

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USpronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

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WEpronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When he had finished these preparations we started.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading AN UNSUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR ELEPHANTS--I TAKE AIM AT A BUFFALO--A LEOPARD IN THE GRASS NEAR US--WE SHOOT THE LEOPARD AND HER KITTEN--GREAT REJOICING IN CAMP--WHO SHALL HAVE THE TAIL?--A QUARREL OVER THE BRAINS--THE GUINEA HENS--THE MONKEYS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aboko covered himself with his war fetiches, and also with the fetiches that were to bring good luck, and give him a steady hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading On the middle of his forehead was a yellow spot made with clay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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