used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
highly skilled
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading (_b_) Construction and transportation of two hangars.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading (_c_) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading (_c_) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
camouflageverbUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/
disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
ConstructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading (_c_) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading (_d_) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla.
true confidential information
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading (_c_) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage.
gorillanounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
From this reading (_d_) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla.
Gorilla-land
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From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
Gran'pa
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From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
hold firmly
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading (_d_) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla.
hangarsnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading (_b_) Construction and transportation of two hangars.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
of great significance or value
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading (_d_) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla.
LessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading (_d_) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
for each
From this reading (_c_) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
the act of testing something
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (_b_) Construction and transportation of two hangars.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading IN THE JUNGLE Our trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows:-- (_a_) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage.
