used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
an occurrence of something
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
loudspeakernounUS /ˈlaʊdspiːkər/
electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
most important element
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
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From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
be obedient to
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
and nothing more
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
go across or through
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
with speed
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
SambanounUS /ˈsɑːmbə/
large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
precisely as stated
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
in or at the place that
From this reading However, where necessity commanded, like good soldiers they could only obey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MAN-APE Let us pass as quickly as possible over the subsequent discussion during which it was decided by lot that Bob and Frank should stay behind to operate the radio, while Jack should accompany the main party for the purpose of concealing the receiving set and loudspeaker in an advantageous place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Half the force of bearers was to be left with them and two of the guards, including Samba.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Both Bob and Frank keenly regretted the necessity which would prevent them from forming part of the expedition, for they wanted very much to see the discomfiture of The Prophet.
yearnedverbUS /jɜːrnd/
past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading While as for Bob, he yearned to be present in case of a fight.
