used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
AFRICANadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
baboonsnounUS /bæˈbuːnz/
plural of “baboon” — large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
a person who is in charge
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Prior to going to the village, the two parties exchanged experiences.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Prior to going to the village, the two parties exchanged experiences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
the act of departing
From this reading Prior to going to the village, the two parties exchanged experiences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
a single distinct event
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
KNIGHTHOODnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
Niellsen
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From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
Niellsen's
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From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
not any; not one
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Prior to going to the village, the two parties exchanged experiences.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
photographingverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfɪŋ/
-ing form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading In particular, the boys laughed heartily over Niellsen’s description of an incident attending the photographing of some baboons.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Prior to going to the village, the two parties exchanged experiences.
rangyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒi/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
Ruku-Ru
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From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
precisely as stated
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Prior to going to the village, the two parties exchanged experiences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
at the time that
From this reading And when this intelligence was communicated to Chief Ruku-Ru he made preparations for the carrying out of the ceremonies in honor of the boys that very night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
a late time of life
From this reading AFRICAN KNIGHTHOOD At the end of two days Mr. Hampton and Niellsen, the photographer, a tall rangy Scandinavian some ten years older than the boys, returned.
but in spite of that
From this reading And while Mr. Hampton and Niellsen had had no such exciting times as the boys, yet they, too, had not been without adventure.
