used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading By writing all their words down phonetically and setting the meaning beside them, we are able to study the language, which is a surprisingly simple one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
next to; at the side of
From this reading By writing all their words down phonetically and setting the meaning beside them, we are able to study the language, which is a surprisingly simple one.
showing who or what does the action
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care-free
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past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
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converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading They have no writing and their means of counting is limited to the ten digits.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
the time during which someone's life continues
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the event of dying or departure from life
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demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
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derivationnounUS /ˌderəˈveɪʃən/
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
digitsnounUS /ˈdɪdʒəts/
plural of “digit” — one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
From this reading They have no writing and their means of counting is limited to the ten digits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
one or the other of two
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
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a state of partial or total darkness
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to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have no writing and their means of counting is limited to the ten digits.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
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a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
intermingledverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By writing all their words down phonetically and setting the meaning beside them, we are able to study the language, which is a surprisingly simple one.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading By writing all their words down phonetically and setting the meaning beside them, we are able to study the language, which is a surprisingly simple one.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
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limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
MalayanadjectiveUS /məˈleɪən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Malaysia
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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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 They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They have no writing and their means of counting is limited to the ten digits.
to a great degree or extent
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not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
belonging to the speaker and others
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(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
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phoneticallyadverbUS /fəˈnetɪkli/
by phonetics
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select carefully from a group
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
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resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
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SCIENTISTnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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the context and environment in which something is set
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relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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to a small degree or extent
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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a detailed critical inspection
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surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
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SWISSnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Curiously intermingled with the pure words of their somewhat limited vocabulary are many of either pure Malay or Malayan derivation, and the presence of these, we find, helps us greatly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
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vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
in the company of; together with
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the words that are spoken
From this reading They spend hours in the shade of our tent, during which time we pick up many of their words,—enough, in fact, to enable us to converse in a limited way with them.
the act of creating written works
From this reading By writing all their words down phonetically and setting the meaning beside them, we are able to study the language, which is a surprisingly simple one.
