used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
Abdul
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From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
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AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
Bronson
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From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
CENTRALadjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
DEPARTverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
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the act of departing
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
EXPLORATIONSnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
FOUEIRA
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
Fred
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From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
ten 10s
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
NIGERnounUS /ˈnaɪdʒər/
an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
Pachanoun
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
PLATEAUnounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
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portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
RIONGA
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Identical; not different.
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
up to a particular time
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Bronson decided that there was no occasion for a hasty departure from Foueira, but at the same time he allowed no delay in getting everything in readiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Abdul was busy from morning till night, arranging the packages, organizing the gangs of porters, preparing the provisions, and doing a hundred other things that were necessary.
which person or people
From this reading He was greatly assisted by Frank and Fred, who acted under the general direction of Doctor Bronson.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading King Rionga came to visit Foueira the day after the Doctor's arrival, so that our friends had a chance to see the monarch with whom Baker Pacha became united in the bonds of African brotherhood.
in the company of; together with
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