used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE dry season had now fairly begun.
bog-land
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From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE dry season had now fairly begun.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE dry season had now fairly begun.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
GORILLAnounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
GORILLASnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “gorilla” — largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE dry season had now fairly begun.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
LEOPARDnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
NKONGON-BOUMBA
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From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE dry season had now fairly begun.
ODANGA
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From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
PLANTAINSnounUS /ˈplæntənz/
plural of “plantain” — any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
RESPECTINGverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
SCAREDadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE dry season had now fairly begun.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
SUPERSTITIONSnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT NKONGON-BOUMBA.--GORILLAS AND PLANTAINS.--ODANGA SCARED BY A GORILLA.--A CAPTIVE GORILLA.--SUPERSTITIONS RESPECTING THE LEOPARD.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
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 Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were in the month of June, and the nights and evenings were quite pleasant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nkongon-Boumba was situated in a charming spot on the summit of a gentle hill, at the foot of which ran a little stream of clear water.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The days were generally cloudy, and it was a good time of the year for hunting, as most of the bog-land was drying fast.
