used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
(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 We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
in addition
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
beveragesnounUS /ˈbevrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “beverage” — any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
for the most part
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
carefully weighed
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
Kallolo
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From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
engage in
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
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 Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
necessaries
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From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
palm-wine
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From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
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From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Kallolo had also manufactured some palm-wine and several refreshing beverages from fruit, chiefly of palms.
straw-hats
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From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Occasionally, too, Uncle Paul with a companion launched out into the lake on the smaller raft with hooks and lines, and invariably returned with a good supply of fish.
hard to endure
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Indians had also to make frequent excursions in search of game and fruit to supply the community with food, so that we were never without an abundance of what we considered the necessaries of life.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading We had all, however, been supplied with straw-hats; which, working as we were in the sun, were absolute necessities.
but in spite of that
From this reading Uncle Paul had not forgotten his intention of trying to supply us with garments; but as we had so many things to attend to, he had not as yet begun to make them.
