used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
(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 The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
any thing at all
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
for the reason that
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
CEREMONIALS
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From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
not any; not one
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
sewnadjectiveUS /soʊn/
fastened with stitches
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was noticed that no preparations were made for a morning meal by the natives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS The next day was the one appointed for the ceremonies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All were specially garbed for the occasion, if the colored decorations counted for anything in the way of additional clothing.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were adept in the art of weaving cloth, which was made in small sections, and sewn together, similar to the practice in most of these primitive countries.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The boys were expectant, because during all their experiences in the islands, this was the first time they had an opportunity to witness one of these spectacles.
