Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

plural of “automatic” — light machine gun

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

a person who is in charge

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

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 BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

a device that crushes something

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

an opposing military force

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

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

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

a republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

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From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

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 Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

above and across; more than

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

any competition

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

not in physical motion

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

the quality of being superior

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.

the act of using

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Instead of paying many head of cattle to rascally traders for the trade guns smuggled to many tribes, they continue to use bows and arrows and spears, both for making war and for hunting.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In nothing is this more apparent than in their methods of warfare and in the instruments employed.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading For the enemy were Kikuyus, too, although of another clan, this big race being scattered in thirteen loosely-organized clans over a wide territory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading So now as the boys galloped along at the tail end of the charging warriors of Chief Ruku-Ru, automatics in hand, they realized that if it came to close quarters with the enemy they would be of material assistance to their hosts by reason of the superiority of their weapons.

but in spite of that

From this reading BOB MEETS THE BONE CRUSHER Closer to civilization than most native tribes, by reason of the British development of Kenya Colony, yet the Kikuyus still cling to primitive customs.