adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
Akut
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From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
apesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
eraseverbUS /ɪˈreɪs/
remove from memory or existence
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
Mugambi
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From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
Numa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
Sheeta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
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 Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At sight of the panther the great apes took to flight, but after a time Tarzan succeeded in recalling them.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The day following the killing of Numa, Tarzan and Sheeta came upon the tribe of Akut.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Nowhere had he found any sign that men had stopped even temporarily upon this shore, though, of course, he knew that so quickly does the rank vegetation of the tropics erase all but the most permanent of human monuments that he might be in error in his deductions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mugambi By the time that Tarzan had travelled entirely about the coast of the island, and made several trips inland from various points, he was sure that he was the only human being upon it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had occurred to him that it would be at least an interesting experiment to attempt to reconcile these hereditary enemies.
