used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
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
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
COLONIESnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
colonizedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlənaɪzd/
inhabited by colonists
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
FARMINGnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
Fred
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From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
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 "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
OSTRICHnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
the local environment
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
with little or no delay
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH AFRICA.--ENGLISH COLONIES.--OSTRICH FARMING.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A day's careful reading gave him a good stock of knowledge, which he promptly conveyed to his cousin.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading At the first opportunity he opened their limited store of books and proceeded to inform himself concerning South Africa, or that part of the continent between the twentieth parallel of south latitude and the Cape of Good Hope.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It isn't a very dark region," said he, "as it has been settled and colonized, and has a good many marks of civilization.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank determined not to be outdone by Fred in describing parts of Africa which they were not likely to visit in their journey.
