adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The guides found the white man’s camp in a turmoil.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
ApesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
Clayton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The guides found the white man’s camp in a turmoil.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The guides found the white man’s camp in a turmoil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
M'ganwazam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The guides found the white man’s camp in a turmoil.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
Rokoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
Russian'snounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
possessive form of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
Tambudza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
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 Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The guides found the white man’s camp in a turmoil.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he had recovered his senses and realized that Jane Clayton had escaped, his rage was boundless.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alone in the Jungle Tambudza, leading Tarzan of the Apes toward the camp of the Russian, moved very slowly along the winding jungle path, for she was old and her legs stiff with rheumatism.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Rokoff had that morning been discovered stunned and bleeding within his tent.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So it was that the runners dispatched by M’ganwazam to warn Rokoff that the white giant was in his village and that he would be slain that night reached the Russian’s camp before Tarzan and his ancient guide had covered half the distance.
