used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
(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 A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
can't
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From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
cockroachesnounUS /ˈkɑːkroʊtʃɪz/
plural of “cockroach” — any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
apart from; not including
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
temporary military shelter
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
located inward
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
MeekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
the force of workers available
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
not any; not one
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
and nothing more
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
partitionsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
plattersnounUS /ˈplætərz/
plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
RECONNAISSANCEnounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
sentry-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
required or under orders
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
Trentham
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From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
visitationsnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “visitation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
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 Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
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 Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ’We are not supposed to wash,’ remarked Trentham, ’and we can’t shave; before long we shall all be as hairy as Meek.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next morning they were given a breakfast of bananas and nuts, and water brought to them in long bamboo stalks, which had been cleaned of their partitions except at the end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
a Caucasian
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE The hut allotted to the four white men, like all the others in the inner enclosure, was built of logs, and in shape resembled an expanded sentry-box.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading It had no furniture except a few grass mats laid upon the earthen floor, and a clumsy rack of sticks, containing some crude platters of clay, and a couple of heavy wooden clubs.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn out by their recent experiences, the occupants slept soundly through their first night as the chief’s guests, only disturbed at intervals by the visitations of cockroaches which the darkness drew from crevices in the walls.
