used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
anew
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
(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 Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
ape-mannoun
hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beings
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No one had seen the Big Bwana.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
Bwana
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From this reading No one had seen the Big Bwana.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
g-stringnoun
minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had seen the Big Bwana.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
KillernounUS /ˈkɪlər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
Korak
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From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
immediately past
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had seen the Big Bwana.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had seen the Big Bwana.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
RunnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one had seen the Big Bwana.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
a male human offspring
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
swiftestadjectiveUS /ˈswɪftəst/
superlative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
TarzannounUS /ˈtɑːrzæn/
(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the days passed and Tarzan did not return to his home his son became more and more apprehensive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
Waziri
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From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading And at last, stripped to g-string and carrying naught but his primitive weapons, Korak the Killer took the trail with a score of the swiftest and bravest of the Waziri in search of his father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
in or at the place that
From this reading Korak dispatched messages, then, to the nearest telegraph inquiring from all the principal points in Africa, where the ape-man might have made a landing, if aught had been seen or heard of him; but always again were the answers in the negative.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Runners were sent to nearby villages, but each returned with the same report.
