used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
ABANDONEDadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
anew
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
next to; at the side of
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
DWARFSnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
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 EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
Kombila
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From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
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 EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
Obongos
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From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
REVERIEnounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
rivulets
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From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
SPECTACLEnounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He answered, "Spirit, those are the houses of a small people called Obongos."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "What!" said I, thinking that I had not understood him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
the act of using
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
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 FIRST SIGHT OF A VILLAGE OF THE DWARFS.--A STRANGE AND INTERESTING SPECTACLE.--AN ABANDONED TOWN.--A REVERIE BESIDE A STREAM.--THE LEAF, THE BUTTERFLY, AND THE BIRD.--THE BLESSING OF WATER.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Suddenly we came upon twelve strange little houses scattered at random, and I stopped and asked Kombila for what use those shelters were built.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EARLY the next morning we started again on our journey through the great forest, passing many hills and several rivulets with queer names.
