Chapter VIII

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

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

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

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

a youthful male person

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

brought together in one place

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

the act of constructing something

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

covered with bright patches (often used in combination)

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

at any time

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

a young female

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

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

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

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

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

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

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

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

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

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

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

engage in

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

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

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

a strong line

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

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

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

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

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

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

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

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

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

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

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

look attentively

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

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 Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

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

From this reading THE CUSTOMS OF THE ANTS The following days were busy indeed in the village.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Other children collected split bamboos and wet bark rope, and grass for thatching.

which person or people

From this reading Nkunda spent some time helping to make the mud to plaster the walls of her mother’s house, and any child who ever dabbled in mud and water with the feet knows how pleasant that is.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were so many things to see and to do that it was hard for any boy or girl to keep up with the times.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If one stayed to watch the women preparing the meat of the elephant for the great feast, one would miss the expedition into the forest to cut poles for new houses, and would not see the putting up of the framework and the construction of the roof.