used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
(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 In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
Critch
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From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
the first light of day
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
the act of departing
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
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 DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
apart from; not including
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
set up or found
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
MAKUA
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From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
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 The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
Mwanzi
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From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
pigmies
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From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
established beyond doubt
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN THE MAKUA The start was made in the early dawn of a perfect day.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As the sequel proved, it was well indeed for the boys that they had found the old rifle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole tribe assembled to see the party off, and it was plain that the pigmies, while not opposing the departure, did not like to lose "Mwanzi," for many gifts were brought to the boys, with gestures of good will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In their turn, Burt and Critch gave away all the small articles they possessed except those which they would absolutely need.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Their collection of weapons was completed, and Burt carefully wrapped up the rifle with its three precious cartridges in the tarpaulin.
